Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that will utilize best practice methodology to plan, develop and monitor a variety of behavioral support services to meet students' individual needs.

In support of its team members, Turning Pointe offers PTO, medical, dental, and vision plans, pet insurance, HSA, FSA, EAP, life insurance, short-term disability and participation in a Simple IRA with company match.

Responsibilities:

• Manages caseload per position objectives within assigned program
• Work with all students to develop and implement individual behavior plans for skill acquisition and negative behavior reduction in collaboration with team members
• Provide on-going, direct and indirect assessment of student behavior and skill acquisition
• Compile and analyze data on each student before and during implementation of each behavior plan identifying plan results
• Provide on-going assessment and evaluation of student needs and abilities
• Organize data and maintain all data logs
• Prepare graphical analysis and other necessary reports to support behavior plan implementation and skill acquisition programming
• Provide comprehensive oversight, technical support and feedback to staff in all areas of behavior and skill acquisition for students
• Demonstrate and train staff on appropriate methods of data collection, materials organization and observations
• Collaborate with the program director regarding data collection, skill acquisition and behavior plans
• Collaborate with classroom teacher(s) on skill acquisition interventions as needed
• Collaborate with the Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to implement the sensory diet programs, communication plans and behavior plans for each student
• Support the classroom teacher and IBIs in the implementation of all behavior support protocols
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented behavior plan
• Collaborate with school team on modifying behavior plans accordingly to achieve desired results as identified in the IEP goals and objectives
• Keep all student information confidential and honor the legal protocols of the IEP
• Perform other work and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience working with students impacted by autism or other developmentally disabling disorder
• Patient with a calm and organized approach
• Must be certified by Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in an educational setting

Physical Demands:

• May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
• Implement crisis protocols, which may include physical crisis management procedures
• May be required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
• Moderate to high stress levels
• Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff
• Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel
• May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior