BCaBA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

About the Role

The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is expected to use their extensive clinical knowledge and experience to improve clients’ social, behavioral, and adaptive skills. The BCaBA will complete all activities under the guidance and with the direct supervision of a BCBA. BCaBAs will support the implementation of individually tailored treatment plans, support family conversations, and share knowledge and experience through direct supervision, support, and training of behavior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to help change the lives of children with autism.
• Customize and implement evidence-based treatment plans for each child to target:
  • Adaptive and self-care skills
  • Emotional development
  • Coping and tolerance skills
  • Play and leisure skills
  • Family relationships
  • Language and communication
  • Cognitive functioning
  • Self-management and self-advocacy
  • Independence and safety skills
  • Social relationships
  • Vocational skills
• Make strategic environmental modifications scientifically shown to improve behavior.
• Adapt techniques to reduce interfering behaviors such as persistent repetition and self-injury.
• Provide caring support during family conversations to ensure parents fully understand assessment results and treatment recommendations.
• Advocate for clients by monitoring for potential issues and communicating concerns.
• Share knowledge and experience through direct supervision, support, training, and orientation of behavior technicians.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in behavioral analysis or Verified Course Sequence.
• Current BCaBA certification or LaBA license (depending on state) and sitting for your BCBA exam in the next 3 months.
• Ability to collaborate with Proud Moments BCBAs to comply with requirements of your BCaBA certification.
• Demonstrated skills and experience implementing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disorders.
• Excellent clinical competence and judgment.
• Commitment to handling confidential information responsibly.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in MS Office.