ABA Practicum Student
Job Summary
This position offers supervised experience for those interested in behavioral analysis and support.
About the role
Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented and regularly reviewed to evaluate behavior plans and achieve individual goals. Oversees assigned programs and meets with management and staff regularly. Develops individualized goals and behavior support plans based on functional assessments. Responds to referrals and provides consultation during behavior crises.
Essential Duties
Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented and regularly reviewed to evaluate behavior plans and achieve individual goals.
Oversees assigned programs and meets with management and staff regularly.
Develops individualized goals and behavior support plans based on functional assessments.
Responds to referrals and provides consultation during behavior crises.
Maintains availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve.
Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by Director of Behavioral Services.
Adheres to AbleLight’s standard for the documentation of services.
Maintains assigned consultation and caregiver education hours while accurately documenting activities within Central Reach.
Develops/writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers, and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner as requested by assigned BCBA and/or Director of Behavioral Services.
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. Receives and applies constructive feedback and is independent with communicating when additional support is needed.
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.
Conducts regular caregiver and/or staff training and consultation.
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.
Maintain any required training to include any necessary crisis management procedures in the behavior plans as needed.
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. 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/Certifications: Maintain all requirements for supervision status according to the BACB and institution providing coursework. Have an RBT certification or must 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.