BCBA: Children’s Behavioral Services (CBS)

Benhaven•Wallingford, CT

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benhaven Children's Behavioral Services (CBS) is seeking a BCBA to join their team. Benhaven is a non-profit organization serving the Greater New Haven area with a clinic in Wallingford, established in 1967, offering services across the lifespan for people with Autism. CBS is the behavior analytic program that provides center-based, school, home, and community services. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week exempt position, with flexibility for afternoon, evening, and weekends as needed. The Children’s Behavioral Services (CBS) BCBA will report directly to the CBS Division Director. This position is accountable for providing professional clinical services to individuals with autism and/or I/DD who demonstrate an emotional, behavioral, or mental health issue that results in independence at their own home or with their family. In addition, this position will work in collaboration with the CBS team, being an active team member, and supporting a positive culture and a strong team approach.

Requirements

Current BCBA certification
CT State License
BACB Supervisor’s Certification
Master's Degree in ABA or related field, i.e., Special Ed., Child Psych, etc.
Familiarity and ability to administer and interpret a variety of clinical assessments (such as VBMAPP, AFLS, ABLLS, etc.)
Display excellent clinical competence and judgment; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to train and supervise behavior technicians in the delivery of 1:1 ABA services
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with parents and other caregivers
Respect for cultural diversity and the capability of adapting ABA procedures to that diversity
Ability to plan and schedule time independently
Excellent written and verbal skills; detail-oriented
Strong leadership and management capabilities.
Willingness to accept supervision and guidance, & remedy any identified deficits or weaknesses.

Responsibilities

Provide initial and/or continuing in-home client (re)assessments
Independently and competently write FBA’s and BIP’s in a specified time frame
Create programming appropriate to the client’s need for behavior replacement and skill building.
Plan, manage, and evaluate assigned staff efforts to properly address behavioral excesses and deficits
Supervise ongoing ABA programs, assess performance of programs, and adjust as necessary
Provide ABA training for parents and other caregivers
Assume overall direction and supervision of behavior technicians
Manage electronic data regarding the client’s progress using BipTrack and Central Reach
Submit reports and other communications in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
Perform other related duties as required.
Be familiar with and abide by all BACB documents, including but not limited to the BACB Ethics Guidelines