Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

WHY WORK FOR US?

• 4 PAID company-scheduled weeks off per year
• 10 additional days of Paid Time Off per year
• Paid CEU conference registration
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced BCBAs
• No Weekends
• Clients are on site- no additional travel required
• Will strongly consider a BCaBA or PLBA (pay range is 50k-70k)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct functional assessment of target behaviors, including direct, and indirect assessments and descriptive analysis (observation).
• Conduct skills assessments to determine programming needs and treatment recommendations.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans and general behavioral guidelines, in collaboration with parents, caregivers, educators, and other team members to decrease challenging behaviors and increase replacement behaviors.
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct competency-based training on behavior plans, skill acquisition programming and all other behavior change procedures for RBTs, BTs, and any other team members with whom clients are in regular contact.
• Ensure correct implementation of behavior support plans, skill acquisition programs, and other behavior change procedures through the effective use of data and graphing, direct observations, team consultation, and records review.
• Recommend and develop program modifications, while collaborating with the team as necessary.
• Analyze all behavior and skill acquisition data regularly.
• Complete a monthly report that describes trends, changes in behaviors, skill acquisition progress, or any other significant events that may have impacted the client.
• Provide direct supervision to RBTs and BTs.
• Follow ethical and professional guidelines as prescribed by supervisors, Missouri Behavior Analyst Advisory Board and Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for responsible conduct.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed about advancements in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of the behavioral, cognitive, educational, vocational, and social challenges encountered by persons with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to effectively deliver constructive feedback to staff regarding job performance.
• Ability to train staff to fluency on various protocols and treatment techniques using vocal and written explanation, modeling, and guided practice.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Able to work independently and/or with a team and act with integrity, compassion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education or related field.
• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst OR has fulfilled the educational and practicum requirements set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri OR meets the eligibility criteria for licensure (includes Provisional).
• Experience using ABA principles and/or working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Minimum two (2) years experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and/or standing) for an extended period of time.
• Must be willing to sit on the floor or stand for an extended period of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated by the approved protocols or as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Must be willing to assist with toileting needs as applicable (personal protective equipment is provided).
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Other Duties as Assigned