BCBA

ChangeHR•Memphis, TN

10h

About The Position

This role involves supervisory responsibilities in programming, including training direct support professionals and consultants. The position requires developing and facilitating training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models. Responsibilities include identifying resources for clients and families, providing direct instructional support, practicum supervision, and in-service training. The role also involves developing assessment tools, conducting functional assessments, and creating behavior strategies to teach appropriate behaviors and reduce maladaptive ones. Ongoing support and training for direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other support staff are crucial. This includes supervising paraprofessional staff in ABA principles and behavior reduction strategies, and establishing a data collection system to analyze programmatic efficacy. The BCBA will develop behavior/treatment plans focusing on teaching and antecedent strategies for problematic behaviors. Regular meetings with supervised staff are expected, along with reviewing and signing off on behavior plan training for field staff and providing field supervision. The role requires utilizing the Set Works website for session notes within 72 hours, providing consultation services, and maintaining communication with all constituents. Staying current with literature and research, and completing continuing education courses for BCBA certification (32 credits every 2 years) are essential. The position also involves maintaining data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and providing feedback to government agencies. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or related human services field
Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training 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.
Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years, unless prior approval is granted by Executive Director.
Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook systems.
Ability to utilize a fax machine, phone system, and other office materials as necessary for the position.
Ability to respond quickly to phone calls, text messages, and emails.
Current on all required trainings/certifications (see general list of employment qualifications for list).

Responsibilities

Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of direct support professionals, person centered strategies consultants (if applicable) and DSP trainers.
Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow -up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.
Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families.
Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction and in -service instruction to other support professionals.
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.
Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementer, and other individuals in support roles for families.
Ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
Create ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.
Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
Utilize Set Works website to enter session notes within 72 hours of each session.
Provide consultation services and to maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies).
Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification are necessary (32 credits every 2 years).
Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and to provide ongoing feedback to government related agencies that contract with such families.
Perform other duties as assigned.