ABA Practicum Student

Job Summary

This position offers supervised experience hours for those interested in behavioral analysis and therapy.

About the role

Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented to collect and evaluate behavior plans and individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals.
• Oversight of individual programs and conducting routine meetings with management staff and Direct Support Professionals.
• Develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and center-based programs based on the needs of the persons served.
• Designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.
• Works with management staff and BCBA to meet regularly and immediately notify on issues impacting the people served.
• Completes necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by the Director of Behavioral Services.
• Maintains assigned consultation and caregiver education hours while accurately documenting activities within Central Reach.
• Writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers, and agency personnel.
• Maintains availability to respond to the needs of the persons served, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations.
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Models behavior for behavior technicians and RBTs, aligning the passion and talents of others to serve the people we support.
• Trains management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking, and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems, and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
• Conducts regular caregiver and/or staff training and consultation.
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and maintains any required training to include crisis management procedures in the behavior plans as needed.

Leadership

Aligns the passion and talents of others to serve the people we support by actively developing others, empowering teams, promoting collaboration, removing barriers, and showing recognition and appreciation all to attract and retain top talent.

Training and Development

Teaches management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.

Professional Development

Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or by state rules and regulations to maintain certification, licensure and/or status as a provider.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the science of behavior analysis and behavior analytic therapies.
• Ability to work effectively and influence the work of project resources with multi-disciplinary project teams for whom you do not have direct supervisory responsibility and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, as well as in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and industry standard productivity applications and project management software.
• Effective communication (written/oral), presentation skills, and professional presence.
• A willingness to learn and grow in a flexible environment.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services (or related major) or continuous enrollment in a BACB approved Master’s ABA program until graduation.
• Experience: 1 years’ supporting individuals with lifelong disabilities and 1 years’ knowledge of functional behavior assessment design, behavior support plans design, program/goal development, behavior reduction and skills acquisition procedures and staff training preferred.
• Licenses or Certificates: Maintain all requirements for supervision status according to the BACB and institution providing coursework. Must have an RBT certification or be willing to obtain an RBT certification within 45 days of hire.
• Other: Ability to work irregular hours as needed, local travel up to 25% of time, and ability to participate in professional meetings or conferences as required.