Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Behavioral Consultant

Purpose: To provide daily training to teach Consumer to attain and maintain the skills necessary to achieve maximum functional independence. Support and promote the rights of Consumers and function effectively as a member of Interdisciplinary Team.

Essential Functions: The BCBA's responsibility is to develop behavior intervention plans, curriculum & goals for student with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. The BCBA will monitor progress, develop and monitor implementation of particular protocols, data collection and progress monitoring techniques.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Consult with team members about behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills and provide staff with resources, tools, and in-center modeling of techniques;
• Assist in overseeing and providing consultation to staff regarding programming, attend parent and staff meetings;
• Assist in the development and overseeing behavior plans for implementation and assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications;
• Conduct behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans;
• Ensure timely completion of progress reports & graphed data;
• Ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and accurately across clinical systems in all settings;
• Develop data-taking mechanisms and reporting strategies for clinical information;
• Attend team meetings as necessary and requested;
• Develop appropriate plans and curriculum for students who require all levels of behavior programming;
• Act as an active training member for direct care staff and management staff. This includes on-site staff training, orientation training, clinical and staff meetings;
• Ensure that all staff demonstrates proficiency in using applied behavior analysis by carrying out behavior change projects meeting designated standards of reliability and scientific rigor, satisfactorily answering questions in regard to the principles of behavior, and by demonstrating proficiency on evaluation developed for each of the essential skills of the position;
• Work 1:1 with students and run social skill groups when necessary;
• Assist in supervising 1:1 teachers and case managers;
• Help intake coordinator in ensuring insurance policies are being followed, paperwork is completed and in compliance with insurance standards;
• Conduct staff and parent trainings;
• Maintain a professional clinical approach when meeting families and clients. Maintain professional boundaries;
• Uphold the BACB's ethical and best practices guidelines;
• Attend community events and run information dissemination booths at events to increase interest and client base;
• Assist in the DARS program as needed;
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with providing behavioral services to individuals with ASD;
• BCBA certifications through BACB;
• Master's Degree

Hours

• Monday - Thursday from 7 am - 5:30 pm
• Year round

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (1 – 33% of the time)

• Lift and carry 40lbs – 80lbs while handling students;
• Push a wheelchair holding a student whose total weight may exceed 200 pounds;
• Engage in gross motor movements such as running and physically redirecting students whose total weight may exceed 200 pounds in order to maintain their safety and the safety of others;
• Moderate strength and stamina are required in emergency situations

Frequently (34 – 66% of the time)

• Perform SAMA techniques with students whose total weight may exceed 200 pounds

Constantly (67 – 100% of the time)

• Engage in fine-motor movements such as grasping small objects;
• Engage in gross-motor movements such as standing, walking, bending, and squatting in order to respond to needs of the students;
• Engage in the range of motion necessary to work and play with the students;
• Engage in the range of motion necessary to assist with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, eating, and other personal care tasks

Required Skills and Abilities

• Communicate professionally and effectively with school employees, Interdisciplinary Team members, administrators, contract liaisons, and family members.
• Be reliable with timeliness and attendance
• Work as an effective and productive member of a team
• Be receptive and responsive to feedback from coworkers and supervisors
• Provide an organized environment for safe and effective teaching and learning
• Provide a welcoming and compassionate environment for the students and their caregivers
• Work with students with Developmental Disabilities, academic deficits, and behavioral needs
• Exhibit patience and flexibility, maintain a positive attitude, and handle stressful situations appropriately
• Demonstrate good problem solving, leadership, and judgement.
• Meet physical requirements in order to safely manage behavior and actively participate with students
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Maintain personal hygiene and care

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and SAMA certifications
• Maintain current Driver's License
• Maintain current automobile insurance
• Maintain required annual training certifications provided by the company and/or agency licensing

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Perform SAMA techniques as needed
• Perform CPR as needed
• Perform abdominal thrust maneuver as needed
• Respond quickly to emergency and/or life-threatening situations
• Report any allegations of abuse and/or neglect

Use of Tools and Equipment

• Must be able to safely complete the following tasks involving tools and equipment:
• Measure temperature using ear thermometer
• Drive automobile or wheelchair-accessible van
• Assist with the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices
• Monitor fire alarm devices
• Use computers, tablets, iPads, copy machines, and cell phones as needed

Possible Safety and Health Risks

• Blood or bodily fluid exposure
• Slip or fall exposure
• Physical or verbal abuse exposure from students or their caregivers
• Exposure to muscle strain from lifting, stooping, reaching and twisting