Per Diem Behavior Analyst- Newark, DE (36232

Per Diem Behavior Analyst
- Newark, DE

Delaware
- Newark, DE 19702

Salary Range $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Nonprofit
- Social Services

About St. John's Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John's Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It's why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Per Diem Behavior Analyst (BA) to our team. As the Behavior Analyst you will support individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition, and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. A BA will also oversee the programming of associate behavior analysts and provide ongoing support and supervision to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) regarding the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming, including training direct support professionals, person-centered strategies consultants (if applicable), and DSP trainers.
• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment teaching models.
• Facilitate and assist in developing and identifying resources and support information for clients and their families.
• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports, including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction, and in-service instruction to other support professionals.
• Assist in developing and implementing assessment tools, conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and establish appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for families.
• Ongoing paraprofessional staff training and supervision in implementing ABA principles, methodology, and behavior reduction strategies.
• Create an ongoing data collection system to establish a baseline and programmatic efficacy for all individuals and to analyze data frequently and continuously to guide programming.
• Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers focusing on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
• Meet with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and provide support when necessary.
• Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
• Utilize Therap to enter session notes and units for billing.
• Provide consultation services and maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies).
• Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families and provide ongoing feedback to government-related agencies that contract with such families.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• May lift a minimum of 35 pounds, to position and/or transfer persons with disabilities.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach and walk for long periods
• Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, and exposure to aggressive human behavior.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $24 to $26 an hour depending on experience.

Other benefits include the following (if eligible):

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with…