Behavior Analyst, Community ABA Services

I Am Boundless, Inc.•Springfield, OH

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavior Analyst will provide support to individuals and their caregivers by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The Behavior Analyst will also oversee the programming of and provide ongoing support and supervision to Behavior Technicians (BTs), Direct Support Professionals (DSP), and parents as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Skill Acquisition and Behavior Support Plans.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social work, Education, or related field
Ability to provide BACB supervision to other BCBA candidates and RBTs
Experience working with children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/or behavioral disorders, including those on the autism spectrum
BCBA certification in good standing
COBA (Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst) certification in good standing or ability to obtain COBA certification within 3 months of hire
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant
Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Proof of auto insurance
Insurable driving record (five points or fewer)

Responsibilities

Function in a clinical supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of behavior technicians, direct support professionals, school personnel, and all related providers
Develop and facilitate initial and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching
Provide parent training and education on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to be utilized with their child(ren) either through telehealth or in person
Provide group parent training and education as needed
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments
Develop Behavior Support Plans for all individuals with a focus on teaching functional replacement behaviors and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s)
Create ongoing data collection system to establish a baseline for all individuals and analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming
Conduct skill assessments, develop skill acquisition plans, and monitor individual’s progress toward plans
Meet as needed with supervised staff and caregivers to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary
Graph data in a standardized format
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual paperwork at scheduled times
Ensure that all criteria meet contracts, private insurance company, Medicaid, and local behavior committee requirements
Work collaboratively with varying professionals including doctors, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to develop and implement individualized goals
Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all ABA field staff and provide ABA field supervision when necessary
Provide consultation services and maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies)
Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and resources
Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and provide ongoing feedback to government related agencies that contract with such families
Complete daily records of service into the agency's electronic health records system within 48 hours of the completed service
Perform other duties as assigned