Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer:

• A deeply supportive, team-centered environment where teachers, BCBA®s, behavior specialists, and related service providers work hand-in-hand
• Access to robust resources and clinical expertise , ensuring you’re never alone in problem-solving or planning
• Collaborative culture with leadership that truly listens and invests in your success
• Small caseloads that allow for student development and success
• A workplace that prioritizes student progress, staff well-being, and meaningful, mission-driven work

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Essential Functions of this position are:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work collaboratively with Special Education Teachers and classroom team
• Participate in the intake process for new students
• Implement and/or oversee implementation of assessments
• Apply Behavior Analytic strategies to improve staff performance
• Provide ongoing supervision as required by BACB® for RBT®s and/or BCaBA®s
• Participate in the provision of supervised field work for behavior analytic candidates as assigned
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments
• Participate in IEP development meetings, PPTs, supervisor meetings, classroom meetings, etc.
• In conjunction with SPED, review student graphs and programming, making necessary modifications to promote student progress
• Observe programming to assess procedural integrity, student progress, and make recommendations
• Manage and assist with crisis emergency procedures
• Model high levels of professionalism and mentor staff maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Collaborate effectively with parents, related service providers, and Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• Other duties as assigned

The minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Hold and maintain active Board Certified Behavior Analyst Credential® and be licensed to practice Behavior Analysis in CT
• 2 years of experience providing behavior analytic services to individuals with autism or other developmental delays
• Meet all supervision requirements as specified by the BACB®
• Excellent professional, leadership, organization, and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Required to follow all safety procedures and requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically care for young children/adolescents/teenagers, with and without the assistance of one or more designated individuals
• Must have the physical ability to bend at the waist (up to 45 degrees), twist, and move independently between standing and kneeling positions. Requires the ability to firmly grasp objects and raise hands overhead
• Must be able to engage in sustained physical activity such as walking, running, and shuffling in multiple directions (including backward) for several minutes
• Ability to routinely and safely perform heavy to very heavy physical tasks associated with “hands-on” student management, including during emergency situations or when responding to aggressive behavior
• Must be capable of learning and correctly demonstrating multi-step physical procedures/maneuvers to manage students independently or as part of a coordinated team
• This position requires in-person, on-site attendance

Milestones Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability (learning, intellectual, mental and/or physical disability), ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, ethnic traits historically associated with race (such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, victim of sexual assault and/or trafficking, or other status protected by applicable law.