BCBA

Reaching Milestones•Jacksonville, FL

13d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Clinical Director this BCBA works directly with children with Autism. The BCBA will manage a caseload of direct 1:1 service as well as provide supervision to cases on monthly bases. The BCBA reports primarily to the Clinical Director and is additionally overseen by the Regional and Executive Directors. Perform any combination of the following: work directly 1:1 with children with disabilities as well as provide supervision to Behavior Assistant cases on at least a monthly basis, use a variety of ABA techniques such as discrete trial instruction, natural environment training, reinforcement and punishment to teach a variety of skills pertaining to communication, social interactions, academia, daily living as described in the child’s individualized behavior plan (IBP); train others in the implementation of the programs listed above; monitor progress in identified areas, record appropriate data regarding skills acquisition and problem behavior; attend meetings, conferences, journal reviews, and in-services related to job responsibilities and professional development, conduct a variety of assessments as needed. maintain a variety of service-related records and prepare reports related to services provided. Reaching Milestones is seeking highly motivated certified behavior analysts (BCBA) with a strong understanding of and ability to apply behavior analytic principles; willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and protocols; ability to provide effective feedback and ensure that recommendations are implemented correctly to client programs. Work a minimum of 130 billable hours in a month. Successful applicants will have experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting functional behavioral assessments/analyses, developing individualized behavior programs, conducting language assessments (VB-MAPP / ABLLS), and/or implementing verbal behavior programs.

Requirements

BCBA Certification required
Master's in psychology or related field is REQUIRED
Strong understanding of and ability to apply behavior analytic principles
Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and protocols
Ability to provide effective feedback and ensure that recommendations are implemented correctly to client programs
Work a minimum of 130 billable hours in a month
Experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting functional behavioral assessments/analyses, developing individualized behavior programs, conducting language assessments (VB-MAPP / ABLLS), and/or implementing verbal behavior programs
Discrete trial methods: appropriate strategies and methods for shaping client behavior including sign/Mand training, increasing vocal responding, accepting no, interruption/transition, count-Mand, 3 Step guided compliance, and escape/extinction
Microsoft Excel and data collection, report writing using Excel data, records, management, storage, and retrieval
Follow ethical standards as set forth by the BACB
Exhibit patience when working with clients who have special needs and problem behavior
Maintain records and documentation in accordance with ABA funding sources
Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards
Communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals
Computer basics
Microsoft Office
Applied Behavior Analysis

Responsibilities

Work directly 1:1 with children with disabilities
Provide supervision to Behavior Assistant cases on at least a monthly basis
Use a variety of ABA techniques such as discrete trial instruction, natural environment training, reinforcement and punishment to teach a variety of skills pertaining to communication, social interactions, academia, daily living as described in the child’s individualized behavior plan (IBP)
Train others in the implementation of the programs listed above
Monitor progress in identified areas
Record appropriate data regarding skills acquisition and problem behavior
Attend meetings, conferences, journal reviews, and in-services related to job responsibilities and professional development
Conduct a variety of assessments as needed
Maintain a variety of service-related records and prepare reports related to services provided
Oversee the individualized behavior plans
Provide quality supervision to cases as evidenced by a strong understanding and successful completion of supervising analyst checklist, documentation, and follow-up procedures
Keep accurate records and write reports
Maintain confidentiality per HIPPA standards
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Establish and uphold cooperative working relationships with clients, parents, teachers, behavior assistants, supervisors, and other staff
Ability to multi-task and analyze data