Behavior Analyst; BCBA​/LABA)

• DESE
  - MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support
• HBTS
  - Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only

Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LABA)

Taunton, MA

820

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820

Day Habilitation Program

Part-Time - 20 hours

$40.00-$42.00

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

• Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

• Licensed through the Massachusetts Allied Health and Human Services or another state licensing board and advanced degree required.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports
• Experience developing positive behavior support plans and programs
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals, parents/caregivers, and other professionals
• Competence in analyzing assessment results, designing appropriate individual treatment plans and behavioral programs, and monitoring progress
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member, demonstrate flexibility and desire to learn new skills and improve professional qualifications, and travel independently in rural/remote locations.

• Manage the day-to-day aspects of The Arc’s clinical services for the day habilitation program.
• Use appropriate assessment instruments and data to develop and implement teaching programs and behavior plans.
• Ensure the implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; use professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements.
• Establish and maintain data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for individuals receiving behavioral interventions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and prepare and complete reports as required.
• Ensure that all treatment plans and programs comply with DDS regulations and meet or exceed professional standards.
• Provide staff development, training, and modeling for direct service providers in strategies and methodologies for working with individuals with ASD and other clinical diagnoses, including Positive Behavior Supports.
• Participate in DHSP meetings for individuals as appropriate.
• Promote positive public relations, facilitate interagency collaboration, and advocate for the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive services.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program visitations.
• Accept all other responsibilities as assigned.

* Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and sit and may occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs.

alone or occasionally up to 200 lbs. with the assistance of another staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.