Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
General Description
The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of children, families, and adults we serve. The Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM) serves children ages 2 - 12 years with autism spectrum disorder or related disorders utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct skills assessments utilizing a variety of assessments such as the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB_MAPP), the Developmental Profile-3, or the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales 2nd edition or the Aberrant Behavior Checklist.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments via direct and indirect assessment methods.
- Develop clear behavioral acquisition, intervention, and reduction plans.
- Maintain, update, analyze, and ensure the correct implementation of ABA techniques with children with autism spectrum disorder or other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- Provide direct service implementation to individuals with Autism.
- Provide parent and caregiver training to individual families enrolled in the program.
Competencies
- Self-motivated, professional acumen, supervision skills, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, good communication skills for public speaking and presentation skills.
- Must be able to organize multiple data pieces and needs.
- Must be attentive to detail.
- Must be able to speak in front of unfamiliar people and groups of people.
- Passionate in advocating for and educating children and families.
- Ability to lead through difficult conversations.
- Ability to foster teamwork.
- Ability to train and mentor others.
- Maintains current knowledge about community resources and service delivery systems.
- Contributes to the growth of the agency through additional activities (i.e., volunteering, outreach, committees, etc.).
Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree Completed Behavior Analytic Coursework and Supervisor Experience resulting in Certification. 1 year experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Driving Required: Yes
- Mathematical Skills: Intermediate math skills required. Ability to work with reports and numbers.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to deal with situations with variables.
- Computer Skills: Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Experience in Metrocare computer software (MyAvatar Netsmart) Ability to utilize Internet for resources.
Benefits Information And Perks
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retail Plan, including employer matching
- Health Savings Account, including employer matching
- Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year
- Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary
- Many other benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free. No Recruitment Agencies Please