Behavior Analyst in Training (BAT)

Apollo Behavior•Cobb, GA

9h•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Behavior is looking for an aspiring BCBA at our East Cobb Center! This role provides PAID UNRESTRICTED HOURS towards becoming a BCBA! This position is an ideal opportunity for someone currently collecting fieldwork hours to become a BCBA and wants to learn from the best clinical team in the field. You must have a combination of 70% of your fieldwork hours to be eligible for this position. (For example, all of your restricted hours complete and over 60% of your unrestricted hours.) Behavior Analysts in Training (BATs) work under the supervision of a tenured/senior BCBA and receive hands-on training to become a Case Supervisor. They earn unrestricted hours by creating learning trees, overseeing progress for 2-4 clients, training new employees, auditing SOAP notes, assisting with conducting parent training, and more. In addition to becoming a BCBA faster than anywhere else, you will have the opportunity to move into a BCBA with Apollo upon passing the BCBA exam! Learn more about our approach here .

Requirements

Previous experience as an RBT in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis or in an educational setting working with children with educational, communication, or behavioral difficulties is preferred
Eagerness to learn, ability to be coached, and a dedication to helping the children we serve make life changing progress
Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record, and pass a background check
The basic understanding of technology such as iPads and Microsoft Office with a willingness to learn more
The ability to take instruction and constructive feedback
A minimum of a bachelor's degree and in a masters program with 70% of fieldwork hours accrued
Strong communication skills required - must be able to deliver constructive feedback to team regarding job performance
Must use strong judgment skills when documenting behaviors and reporting data in SOAP notes
Must be coachable, receive constructive feedback, and develop knowledge and skills accordingly
Must use discretion skills when analyzing data to find inaccurate or variable data points when reporting to BCBA
Adhere to company policies and procedures and set the example in front of peers
Ability to work under high stress situations
Commitment to maintain HIPAA compliance, confidentiality, and code of conduct
Exhibits significant reliable habits - including timeliness and organizational skills
Proven experience working with pre-school and elementary school-aged children
Additional evidence of successful work with clients suffering from Autism and development issues
Must be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Must exemplify our Core Values and be a continuous role model for the team
Must show compassion, empathy, patience, ability to listen, adaptability, stay calm under pressure, dedication, and perseverance
Must show compassion, empathy, patience, ability to listen, adaptability, stay calm under pressure, dedication, and perseverance
Required Physical Activities: sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, listing, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
Characteristics of Work: frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up 100 pounds.
Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assist in training new employees in the work of the clinic
Oversees case management of 2-4 clients
Fills in for other employees or the supervisor when necessary
Analyze client behavior and apply scientific ABA principles
Respond appropriately to common behavioral and developmental challenges among clients on the autism spectrum disorder
Effectively communicate positive reinforcement to clients
Ability to recognize and respond to critical improvements in client behaviors
Familiarity with using behavioral redirection techniques
Responds to negative behaviors appropriately
Provide accurate and timely written documentation on each client in CentralReach or other data collection services
Create and update client Learning Trees within Central Reach to ensure clients are making progress and mastering skills
Create and update behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed for clients within caseload
Creates and conducts trainings for staff as directed by supervisor and/or Clinical Director
Conducts case review meetings for clients within caseload
Reviews and audits SOAP notes and trains staff on corrections
Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to other staff members
Be able to discern and use just judgment to provide critical improvements in client behaviors
Continuous learning on ABA strategies including, but not limited to, behavioral redirection techniques, prompting strategies, and additional behavior intervention/teaching strategies
Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately
Aide peers in day-to-day operations of the team by ensuring that all required paperwork, materials, and documentation are up to date
Assist Case Supervisors in any required audit documentation (i.e., SOAP note audits, compiling documentation for funders, etc.)
Attend trainings and events outside of regular business hours as needed and directed by supervisors
Bring client or team issues to Case Supervisors along with suggestions for problem solving
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behaviors, e.g., toilet training
Assist with conducting parent and caregiver training according to client’s individualized treatment