Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Life Unlimited•Kansas City, MO

24d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Behavior Analyst is responsible for managing a caseload of individuals being served by the Applied Behavior Analysis Services Department for Life Unlimited. Applied Behavior Analysis uses the scientific principles of behavior to promote positive and socially significant behavior change in humans, specifically those served by Life Unlimited. The ABA Services Department will collaborate with staff and other professionals in the agency to ensure best practice and consistency for individuals being served. The person in this position reports to the Director of ABA Services.

Requirements

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Must be a licensed behavior analyst in the state of Missouri and keep licensure current at all times; if licensed in another state, applicant must obtain Missouri license within thirty (30) days of hire
Minimum of two years experience working with adults with IDD, with experience working in a residential or community-based service delivery model preferred
Experience implementing functional behavior assessment, creating behavior support plans, and training caregivers
Ability to interpret data and develop reports and correspondence
Strong working knowledge of behavior analytic assessment, data analysis, program design, and treatment implementation
Ability to engage in abstract reasoning and problem solving
Understanding of regulatory guidelines and all accreditation standards for: DMH, CARF, TCMs, and others as needed
Ability to meet deadlines, manage time effectively, and maximize efficiency
Must obtain a Class E drivers license during new hire orientation must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of 10-15 individuals as assigned by the Director of ABA Services
Conduct functional behavior assessments in accordance with best practice in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, which may include (but is not limited to) conducting functional analyses, conducting reinforcer assessments, conducting preference assessments, conducting skills assessments, collecting descriptive data, and interviewing caregivers.
Complete functional behavior assessments within 60 days of conducting the initial team interview, unless an extension of 30 days is requested, and approved, by the Director of ABA Services
Develop, implement, and train caregivers to implement behavior support plans based on behavioral function and taking into consideration contextual fit
Create data collection instruments, graph collected data, and critically analyze graphed data to make treatment decisions
Modify behavior support plans based ongoing assessment of collected data, as needed
Report progress for each individual served within monthly summary documentation due by the 15 th day of each month
Maintain minimum billing units of at least 415 cumulative units a month with an expected range of 415-440 each month, or as otherwise determined by the Director of ABA Services based on specific billable targets tailored to each caseload. Minimum billing units will be reviewed monthly by the Director of ABA Services and CPO.
Maintain self-monitoring of units billed in a spreadsheet that is updated and uploaded to the ABA Services shared page by the last working day of each week
Conduct observations with each person on caseload as dictated by their service plan, authorized units, and current needs of the person and/or their team
Be available and responsive to needs of caseload and their teams, including responding to all email correspondence, meeting requests, and phone calls within 24 business hours
Keep abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and utilize that research to improve service delivery to consumers being served by Life Unlimited
Maintain certification and all continuing education requirements as determined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Provide supervision to ABA Specialists employed with Life Unlimited, if applicable, as assigned by the Director of ABA Services
Other activities related to the dissemination of behavior analysis, including (but not limited to) attending plan meetings, attending staff trainings, and attending house meetings of individuals receiving active services
Maintain license requirements as determined by the Missouri Behavior Analyst Advisory Board
All Other Duties as Assigned