Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Early Intervention Center-Based
Wedgwood Christian Services · Grand Rapids, MI · 4 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee the implementation of early intensive behavioral intervention programming for young children with autism spectrum disorders.
- Train, lead, supervise, and mentor RBTs and BCaBAs.
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment grounded in the Sanctuary Model® (safety, emotional intelligence, open communication, and social learning).
- Train parents, educators, and other stakeholders on client programming and behavioral principles.
- Consult and collaborate with schools, daycares, medical professionals, and other disciplines.
- Cookordination with the Administrative Coordinator to ensure smooth operation of ACCD business (e.g., parent arrival, staff issues, scheduling).
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the management of client services and supervision of treatment team according to ACCD policies.
- Handle treatment team complaints and grievances.
- Work cooperatively with the Human Resources department in staff hiring, participating in interviews, as needed.
- Maintain minimum billable client treatment requirements.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and ACCD policies.
- Track and monitor utilization and outcome data, including quarterly reporting for the all agency report card.
- Ensure timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
- Keep informed of current and potential community program developments and activities.
- Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.
- Participate in required trainings.
- Maintain current BCBA certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s degree from an accredited program
- Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Licensure in Michigan as a licensed Behavior Analyst
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
- Evidence of being able to communicate expressively and receptively
- Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Youth and Family Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.