Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
· Possess a minimum of a Masters degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field of study is preferred. Additional certification as a special education teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist in the state of is preferred.
· Have obtained certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
· A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs.
Knowledge of:
· Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
· Learning theories and instructional methods
· Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
· Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
· Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
· Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ABA software platforms
· Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
· Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Responsibilities:
· Assess situations and make proper judgments
· Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
· Objectively analyze crisis situations
· Respond quickly to emergency situations
· Handle aggressive and self-injurious behaviors of clients
· Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
· Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
· Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff
· Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
· Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
· Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
· Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
· Supervise clients during treatment sessions
Other Requirements:
· Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal history background check
· Successful passing of drug testing
· Satisfactory reference checks
· Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Job Duties:
· Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
· Oversee ABA home programs and provide parent training and support
· Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book (including writing programs and creating materials)
· Running monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians
· Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients
· Work with and oversee Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards and BACB requirements
· Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software.
· Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
· Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
· Knowledge of medical billing for ABA and navigating insurance is preferred
· Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients
· Attend staff trainings and agency meetings voluntarily
· Other job duties as assigned