ABA Practicum Student

Ablelight • St. Louis, MO

17h

About The Position

This position is designed for those seeking to accrue restricted and unrestricted supervised experience hours. Under the supervision of a BCBA, implements, administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., Questions About Behavior Function (QABF), Functional Assessment Screening Too (FAST), Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) and/or other functional assessment measures as assigned or indicated. Develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and center-based programs as indicated by the needs of the persons we support, and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services (or related major)
• Continuous enrollment in a BACB approved Master’s ABA program until graduation.
• 1 years’ supporting individuals with lifelong disabilities.
• Maintain all requirements for supervision status according to the BACB and institution providing coursework.
• Have an RBT certification or must be willing to obtain an RBT certification within 45 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record as defined by AbleLight policy.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekend hours.
• Clear background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

• 1 years’ knowledge of functional behavior assessment design, behavior support plans design, program/goal development, behavior reduction and skills acquisition procedures and staff training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Is responsible for ongoing individual program oversight and conducting routine meetings with management staff and Direct Support Professionals.
• Meets regularly with assigned BCBA and Director of Behavioral Services. Immediately notifies on issues impacting people we serve regarding their progress and satisfaction.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by Director of Behavioral Services.
• Adheres to AbleLight’s standard for the documentation of services.
• Maintains assigned consultation and caregiver education hours while accurately documenting activities within Central Reach.
• Develops/writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner as requested by assigned BCBA and/or Director of Behavioral Services.
• Maintain availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
• As a role model for behavior technicians and RBTs, aligns the passion and talents of others to serve the people we support by actively developing others, empowering teams, promoting collaboration, removing barriers, and showing recognition and appreciation all to attract and retain top talent.
• Receives and applies constructive feedback and is independent with communicating when additional support is needed.
• Teaches management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
• Conducts regular caregiver and/or staff training and consultation.
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or by state rules and regulations to maintain certification, licensure and/or status as a provider.
• Maintain any required training to include any necessary crisis management procedures in the behavior plans as needed.

Benefits

• We will provide you with paid training to become a certified Registered Behavior Technician. In the first 30 days of employment, you will be required to complete the 40 hours of online training, meet with the assigned BCBA to complete the competency assessment, create your account with BACB to upload documents and then schedule to take your exam. AbleLight will pay for your first exam.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
• Ongoing training to support Career Development
• Positive company culture and work environment
• ANY DAY PAY- get paid the same day you work!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees