BEHAVIORAL ANALYST

Kids Peace Mesabi Academies•Orefield, PA

50d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Behavior Analyst serves as a consultant to program direct care staff to ensure the highest quality of care is being provided in order for the child to develop the most appropriate level of behavioral functioning.

Requirements

Master's degree in Human Services or related field required.
Minimum of two years experience in similar field required.
Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
The candidate must pass a Criminal History Record Clearance & a Child Abuse History Clearance which are processed by KidsPeace as well as possess a valid driver's license.
The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug screening & possess the ability to attend & successfully complete all KidsPeace sponsored training.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
Prior experience in use of Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the prompt and accurate completion of all necessary clinical, fiscal and program related forms. Assist the Clinical Supervisor in ensuring that all appropriate documentation is maintained.
Provide training and supervision to the Program Staff to ensure continuation of knowledge in the areas of crisis intervention and behavior modification and other related areas requiring increased skills.
Work collaboratively with other members of the child's treatment team to design and direct the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan.
Ensure that a comprehensive behavioral assessment is completed and all intervention plans are proactive and individualized.
Develop behavioral data gathering instruments that contribute to rapid, valid, and reliable client and staff implementation.
Assist in the management of aggressive clients as needed, using approved de-escalation and behavior management techniques.
Identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques, recommend non-aversive behavioral change methods to treatment team members and family and implement program using the least restrictive treatment modality.
Effectively monitor behavioral plan implementation regularly and communicate with all staff and professionals involved to ensure the effectiveness of all intervention techniques.
Maintain awareness of the KidsPeace continuum of services and actively promote the internal transfer and referral of children and families whenever clinically indicated by attending bi-annual training on the continuum and communicating with associates between levels of care and actively seeking opportunities to share information about the continuum with consumers as evidenced by written documentation in the client record.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services/Director of ABA Services.