BCBA

Job title BCBA

Reports to Center Director

FLSA Classification Full time, exempt

Job purpose

To provide clinical oversight of cases, supervise, train and mentor behavior consultants and therapists. To work collaboratively with parents and develop a therapeutic alliance with them.

Duties and responsibilities

• To oversee Master's level clinicians in the implementation of treatment plans and case management
• To provide BCBA supervision to supervisees seeking certification as BCBA
• To oversee Behavior Consultant in the FBA process, including reviewing data, and writing goals.
• To develop a treatment plan specific to each individual's needs that emphasizes the principles of naturalistic ABA
• To lead, manage and hold accountable behavior consultants and therapists
• To mentor and help develop behavior consultants and therapists to implement ABA effectively
• To oversee center-based services and ensure that clinical goals focus on increasing independence, social interaction and inclusion
• To provide in person support at the center, driving inclusion, interaction and independence and cultivating a culture of excellence
• To collaborate with parents and families to integrate the use of ABA strategies in their everyday lives
• To develop a therapeutic alliance with parents, family and the individual receiving services
• To analyze data, monitor client progress and prepare program progression. Identify next step in programming and develop goals To review progress reports written by behavior consultants to ensure quality
• To provide clinical supervision to behavior consultants by reviewing client progress and therapist performance
• To help develop and present trainings for new hires and current staff

Working conditions

This position requires working in the client's homes, schools and daycares. These environments are not controlled by the company and the employee may experience uncomfortable temperature, disordered rooms, loudness, non-preferred smells etc. The company will work with employees and clients to make the work environment as comfortable as possible, however there are some conditions that are beyond the company's control. In the event that the employee is not comfortable in an environment, they may request to be transferred to another client. Dream Big will not require employees to work in any environment in which they do not feel comfortable.

Physical requirements

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, running, squatting, bending over, kneeling and sitting on the floor.

Direct reports

Regional Director, Chief Clinical Officer

Dream Big Celebrates Differences
We don't just dream of inclusive and equal environments- we create them. Dream Big is passionate about building an inclusive work and play space where everyone is celebrated. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dream Big does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate each uniqueness in our clients and staff- we know we are better together.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless doing so would create undue hardship for the company.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, business needs, or technological advances.)

This is not a contract of employment and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job requirements and/ or to require that other or different tasks be performed at its discretion.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, requirements and responsibilities of my position with Dream Big Children's Services/Dream Big Children's Center, Inc. as outlined in this job description.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in active standing
• At least three years of experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to children with autism
• Complete TB test and livescan clearance