Behavioral Analyst BCBA Community

Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. • Hawthorne, NY

10h

About The Position

Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) – Day Habilitation and IRAs

Requirements

• Minimum Masters' Degree in Education or Behavior Psychology or a related field
• Work Experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities/OPWDD
• Licensed Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Knowledge of educational, behavioral procedures, principles and technology
• Sensitivity to the needs of the program participants
• Ability to flex work hours as needed to go to IRAs in late afternoons, evenings or weekends

Responsibilities

• Reviews pre-placement, psychological, educational, residential, social, and medical assessments and makes recommendations to the Admissions Team regarding the appropriateness of placement for meeting a consumer’s needs.
• Ongoing review of Life Plans to ensure appropriateness of placement, goals and objectives, educational methods, and related services.
• Reviews Plans to ensure compliance with existing regulations and agency philosophy.
• Conducts reviews to ensure the program participants are served according to LP goals
• Participates in Human Rights Committee Meetings to present program participants behavioral data, address and discuss the issues and to follow up on the recommendations made by the Committee.
• Reviews incidents involving behavioral issues.
• Observes staff interaction with program participants, provide feedback, collects data and ensure data is graphed.
• Develops and trains staff in behavioral principles and ABA technology and individualized behavior programs.
• Ensures proper oversight of behavior programs, and of training for staff and program participants.
• Participates in updating Agency policies and procedures related to behavior programming/ABA
• In conjunction with HR/Training and colleagues, creates and leads orientation and ongoing training for new employees with regards to behavioral principles
• Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments for individuals in the programs (DH and IRAs) as needed.
• Writes, trains, and implements behavior support plans as needed for individuals in the programs (DH and IRAs).
• Collaborates with program staff on daily curriculum aligned with individual valued outcomes.
• Mentors and supervises staff for certification as Registered Behavior Technician and/or BCBA.
• Accompany individuals on psychiatry appointments as needed.
• Visits residents at IRAs as needed to manage behavior challenges, implement behavior strategies, and trains staff on behavior plans.
• Participates in the screening/interview process for applicants, makes recommendations on hiring.
• Follows all Hawthorne Foundation Inc. Policies and Procedures and Mission.
• Participates in team meetings and on Agency Committees as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.
• Directly responsible for program participants’ health, safety, and welfare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees