Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Position Summary

The BCaBA designs, implements, oversees, and supervises therapy programs to support our people in services needing applied behavior analysis and related supports to improve their daily functioning and autonomy under the direction of a BCBA. This position utilizes ABA techniques such as positive reinforcement, shaping, prompt fading, and task analysis to create individualized plans for clients, families, and teams to implement.

This position is responsible for designing and monitoring data collection to support the evaluation of behaviors and monitor progress. This position is also responsible for monitoring the services delivered to the client and family and managing personnel issues with the support of the BCBA.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Able to lead cross-functional teams in support of the client’s treatment plan
• Able to administer assessments (e.g., ABLS-RR, AFLS) and create goals based on the assessments
• Able to assess the individual’s performance and implement treatment based on established goals, including but not limited to the FBA (i.e., Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Support Plans, Behavior Reduction Plans)
• Serves, communicates, and consults as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provides training and education to staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders
• Provides feedback and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians
• Participates in ongoing treatment meetings, as well as staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians and ensures the maintenance of their credentials

Skills And Abilities

• Accurate listening
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and kindness
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Initiative
• Leadership and mentorship
• Management
• Organizational

COMPETENCIES

• Able to follow directions
• Capable of passing the required training, including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid. Medication Administration (Med Aide) and Universal Precautions
• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
• Comfortable with providing personal care
• Computer, and electronic communication literate
• Learning-focused
• Responsible and reliable
• Respectful and professional in communications
• Team builder

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BCaBA Certifications, but will consider applicants who will become certified within three months.
• Has met Supervisor Requirements through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Travel as needed, with overnight stays.