Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Overview Description: **$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!! Award winning, BCBA-owned organization BHCOE accredited! Hybrid Schedule! “Helping students reach new heights.” School-Based Behavior Consultation focuses on skill development and challenging behavior reduction for student success. SBBC provides ABA therapy and behavior support interventions in-school and in-home to improve social skills, academics, vocational skills, functional skills, and communication. This is accomplished through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and in collaboration with other specialists, school staff, the students we serve, and caregivers. SBBC is student-oriented. Through the use of behavior-analytic methods, we place highest priority on equipping and empowering students to reach new heights in each setting they encounter. Our Mission: At SBBC, we believe every person deserves to be understood, supported, and valued. We partner closely with individuals with autism, their families, schools, and communities to build meaningful skills, encourage independence, and support each person in living a life filled with confidence, connection, and possibility. Our Vision: We dream of a community where individuals with autism are welcomed, included, and empowered — where they feel a true sense of belonging and have the support they need to grow, thrive, and live purposeful, independent lives. Position Overview The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families and/or school teams by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. Essential Job Functions Conducts comprehensive Functional Skills Assessments, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and develops Skill Acquisition Plans (SAP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), in collaboration with caregivers and/or school staff and administrators, and/or other service providers. Develops consultation relationships with district special and general education service providers where applicable. Trains, directs, and monitors caregivers and/or the work of teachers and staff assigned to work with students with behavioral challenges. Supports and promotes fidelity of implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies and programs for students. Conducts observations of students in a variety of settings. Analyzes student’s behavior from a functional perspective, identifies behavior skill deficits, and develops strategic plan to teach appropriate replacement behavior(s). Provides evidence-based behavior strategy recommendations and trains caregivers, staff and/or administrators in implementing behavioral interventions. Develops data collection methods and trains staff and/or caregivers to utilize. Uses collected data to monitor present levels and make adjustments to behavior strategy recommendations and/or treatment plan. Supervises RBTs to support treatment fidelity, providing ongoing training, and maintaining credentialing. Collaborates with a variety of service providers and agencies within the school and/or in the community to most effectively address student’s therapeutic needs. Researches and promotes evidence-based behavior analytic strategies, approaches, resources, and curriculum. Provides positive behavior support presentations, training, and/or professional development. Participates in meetings, including Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings, Multidisciplinary Teams (MTSS) meetings, student-related staffings, and manifest determination meetings. Participates in professional learning activities related to research based behavioral interventions, as well as other relevant professional learning opportunities, to further develop knowledge and skills. Communicates with parents regarding behavior needs of students. Tracks and documents required information for insurance reimbursement. Ethically maintains HIPAA requirements, professional records, and documentation. Minimum Qualifications Masters Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field 1-2 Years experience providing behavioral support services in the natural setting BCBA Certification Salary $75,000-$100,000 commensurate with experience Includes the following benefits: major medical, vision, and dental, supplemental insurance (including accident protection and short term disability), unemployment insurance, workman’s compensation, and social security and medicare taxes PTO - 25 days per year Five paid holidays Mileage Reimbursement $350 per year CEU budget Reimbursement for credentialing fees Retirement - 100% match on the first 3% of compensation E-Verify In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. EEO We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Requirements Experience providing behavior-based services to general and special education students; conducting FBAs; developing and implementing behavioral intervention plans and data collection systems; and using data-driven evaluations of behavior strategy effectiveness. Skill developing and presenting training activities; establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with individuals, groups, public, and private agency personnel; and developing consultation relationships with special and general education service providers. Knowledge of evidence-based behavior interventions and strategies, including positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) and applied behavior analysis (ABA); individual and classroom management techniques; principles and practices of instruction, curriculum, professional development, and assessment in a special education setting; student assessment methods; and research basis underlying best practices in special education. Ability to present complex information on behavior, behavioral assessment, and implementation of behavior plans to staff; work independently; communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain professional relationships; establish priorities and meet deadlines; travel to various locations; manage various assignments simultaneously; work as part of a interdisciplinary team; work with adolescents and transition age youth that have behavioral, learning, emotional, and social challenges. Work from home one day per week Physical Abilities include sitting for extended periods, reaching, lifting and carrying, fine manual dexterity, pulling, pushing, talking/hearing, near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr