BCBA Associate Director

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The BCBA Associate Director will hold a current BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification and will be responsible for overall program direction and development. They will devise behavioral-based treatment for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. This person will be dedicated to providing exceptional care. The BCBA will complete assessments and devise treatment plans in accordance with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy guidelines. Treatment plans focus on skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols. Supervision of therapy and clinical guidance required for Qualified Behavior Health Professionals (QBHPs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) and Behavior Analysis Technicians (BATs). The BCBA Associate Director will work in tandem with the ABA Program Manager for general administrative oversight of all program staff. The BCBA Associate Director reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved field of study is required.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing for a minimum of two years.
Minimum two years serving in an ABA role with prior administrative supervisory experience preferred.
The BCBA Associate Director will have met all of the requirements of the BACB Board and hold current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and licensure in good standing as a behavior analyst in the state of Michigan.
General knowledge of the developmental disabilities system in Michigan.
Solid knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including general behavioral assessment and ethical standards in behavior analysis.
Two years’ previous supervisory experience to qualified Behavior Analysis Technicians (BATs) in accordance with BACB guidelines as well as on-going education on consumer treatment plans to all technicians, preferred.
Solid knowledge of the behavioral impact of developmental disabilities, as well as the cognitive, educational, vocational, and social challenges encountered by persons with developmental disabilities.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver.
Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet based databases, etc.
The capacity to work in a team with intermittent supervision.
The ability to work respectfully and courteously with a wide variety of individuals.
This employee will be required to successfully complete all required initial and update trainings.
Must pass all required background checks, physicals, and drug screens; if the background check reveals disqualifying information, employment shall be terminated unless the disqualifying information was successfully appealed as inaccurate, expunged or set aside.
This position requires driving; individuals must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with three (3) or more years of driving experience, less than six (6) points, and no exclusionary violations on driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide both formal and informal clinical guidance to all other clinical staff including QBHP, BCaBA as well as BATs.
Participate in and represent the ABA Center of Pioneer Resources in various public outreach and advocacy opportunities as assigned.
Work closely with the ABA Program Manager and clinical leadership team to guide best practice initiatives and processes for the program.
Coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate behavior management protocols based on individual participant behavior intervention plans.
Model and assist with the implementation of appropriate behavior management techniques based on individual intervention plans.
Conduct initial assessments with participants, review current assessments and conduct updated assessments at least every six months.
Write behavior intervention plans, monitor their implementation and effectiveness for consumers, and assist in and monitor the collection of data and implementation of such plans to ensure success.
Provide direct support to technicians using ABA approved methodologies to enhance teacher instruction.
Schedule and meet with technicians and families to provide research-based and/or peer reviewed interventions.
Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as requested.
Provide staff development as necessary to clinicians and technicians regarding effective interventions and positive behavioral supports and techniques.
Provide professional supervision to QBHPs, BATs and BCaBAs as required by the BACB.
Provide direct administrative supervision to the ABA Program Manager, and general oversight to all program staff.
Collaborate with the ABA leadership team with creating and maintaining staff and client schedules.
Collaborate with the ABA leadership team to assure staffing for sick leave and vacations.
Communicate with the ABA leadership team, client families and staff regarding day-to-day changes.
Ability to engage in meaningful communication; able to clearly articulate and understand conversations expressively and receptively with managers, co-workers and persons served.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package
reimbursement to maintain program required licensures and certifications
full medical/health coverage
unique financial wellness benefits
employee assistance program
403b retirement plan
paid holidays
general paid time off policy – start accruing three weeks on day one
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Company Paid Life
Company Paid Long Term Disability
Medical
403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
Employee paid options of: Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability