Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description:

Position: Full-Time, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location: School-Based, Boston Public Schools

Schedule: Monday-Friday, school year with additional summer pay available!

Do you love working with children and share a passion for helping others? Then dont miss the opportunity to join our amazing team! South Shore Autism Center (SSAC) is hiring immediately for Board Certified Behavior Analysts looking for a rewarding career with one of the most well-respected companies in Massachusetts.

The mission of SSAC is to be a warm, welcoming place where children with autism receive high quality ABA services, and where their families join a community of support, knowledge, and care. We achieve that mission through naturalistic ABA interventions throughout our South Shore community. SSAC is a contracted Early Intervention provider, and a large portion of our home services include working with children under the age of 3 through this program. In addition to our Early Intervention services, we offer in-home services for preschool and school aged children, as well as parent training to all our families. The SSAC team is a group of talented professionals who are committed to creating the highest quality learning environment for our clients and families.

Position Summary

An SSAC Behavior Analyst demonstrates strong clinical skills, commitment to supervising a team of behavior therapists, and excellent communication with parents, supervisors, and supervisees. Maintains a caseload of clients as determined by the Clinical or Executive Director and carries out all clinical services for each client. Collaborates with other BCBAs and the Clinical Director of the Program and supervises all Behavior Therapists who work with their clients.

Demonstrates leadership providing insight and contributions to ensure the companys mission and values infuse the daily operations and ongoing success of the Program.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Client-specific oversight, initial assessment, treatment plan writing, reassessments, gather and maintain session schedule, caseload supervision/management
• Supervise Behavior Therapists
• Monitor data
• Write, modify, train on programs
• Serve as the main point of contact for each family; communicate with parents: daily/weekly updates, progress, concerns
• Facilitate client transition to new team when clinically appropriate
• Provide school consultation
• Collaborate with other providers/professionals, provide individual parent training, and group parent training
• Provide leadership, train new Behavior Therapists, provide mentorship to other BCBAs in program
• Collaborate with Clinical or Executive Director for program-wide needs. Meet with other BCBAs and Clinical Director/Executive Director for individual and program-wide collaboration and support
• Contribute to site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as directed
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development
• Protect the confidentiality of the client and family

Qualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Masters degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required
• BCBA certification and Massachusetts license (LABA)
• One (1) plus years of BCBA experience preferred; newly certified BCBAs also are eligible to join our team as part of our BCBA Pathway program
• At least three (3) years of ABA experience or working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• At least three (3) years experience working with children with autism ages 14 and younger, including toddlers
• Access to two recent redacted writing samples demonstrating clinical skills (Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Instructional Program)
• Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor
• Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license
• Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running
• Must consent to a criminal background investigation
• Travel to clients homes on the South Shore

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Guaranteed base salary with additional summer pay!
• Flexible schedules with low required billable hours
• Consistent in-person clinical support
• Annual CEU stipend toward your professional development
• Free CEUs provided during regularly scheduled meetings
• Paid training and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Monthly transportation stipend and mileage reimbursement
• Company provided technology
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Funded Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay rate
• Advancement opportunities
• Referral program

Masters degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required

BCBA certification and Massachusetts license (LABA)

One (1) plus years of BCBA experience or newly certified BCBA

At least three (3) years of ABA experience or working with individuals with developmental disabilities

At least three (3) years of experience working with children with autism ages 14 and younger, including toddlers

Access to two recent redacted writing samples demonstrating clinical skills (Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Instructional Program)

Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor

Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license

Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running

Must consent to a criminal background investigation

Travel to clients homes on the South Shore as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Behavior Therapist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Work performed requires extended periods of walking and standing and constant movement throughout the day, e.g. this is not a seated or stationary position
• Work may require assisting clients as necessary, including but not limited to: grooming/ hygiene routines, eating routines and responding to behavioral incidents
• Work may require occasional physical exertion including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work may require staff to sit or kneel on the ground with clients including the ability to quickly rise to a standing position if needed
• This company utilizes Safety Care procedures. All staff are required to complete and pass company provided training

Compensation details: 73000-85000 Yearly Salary

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