Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Position Description

The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst has primary responsibility to provide support to 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. The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst may provide clinical direction to the case management team, as needed, to inform the delivery of treatment interventions.

This is accomplished through direct contact with the client, case conferences, and treatment team meetings.

• Master’s degree in ABA or related human service field.
• Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years, unless prior approval is granted by the Executive Director.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass pre-employment background checks.
• Familiarity and/or knowledge of individuals with autism.
• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with clients.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction.

Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.

• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves.
• First Aid CPR Certification.

• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.
• Bill Direct ABA-approved codes.
• Conduct Parent Training.
• Conduct Assessments (ADOS, CARS, VB-MAPP, and ABLLS, etc.) All tests and assessments that apply to the position and credentials.
• Provide supplemental developmental services to clients with a developmental diagnosis or Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.
• Network with community partners regarding Autism services.
• Develop Autism programming.
• Attend Smart training by a certified trainer.
• Collaborate with coordinators and other departments to ensure continuity of care for children with an Autism Diagnosis.
• Assist with diagnostics for children with a potential Autism diagnosis.
• Provide individualized support services to families.
• Conduct observations at schools, homes, and/or other locations to offer suggestions to assist and benefit both the consumer and staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Gather and document all relevant information regarding a client, via diagnostic (biopsychosocial assessment) interview to produce an accurate diagnosis, presenting problem and challenges that will be the medically necessary focus for treatment services and interventions. The evaluation includes an assessment of areas of need in life domains that without remediation or assistance is a barrier to recovery for the client.
• The client, in partnership with designated and relevant participants, will create a comprehensive treatment plan, which addresses and lists medically necessary treatment interventions in response to treatment goals and objectives necessary to remediate assessed mental disorders and related concerns. The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst will provide referrals for center and community…