Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Metrocare Services•Hillside, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Metrocare Services is seeking a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) for its Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM). The center provides clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children ages 2–12 with autism spectrum disorder or related disorders. Metrocare serves people with developmental or mental health challenges and is committed to quality, gender-responsive, trauma-informed care for individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. The BCaBA is an undergraduate-level behavior-analysis professional who delivers behavior-analytic services under the clinical supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Using ABA techniques grounded in scientific literature, the BCaBA develops programming and monitors individual cases. The role maintains, updates, and analyzes programming and helps ensure ABA techniques are implemented correctly with children with autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Duties include assessments, parent training, program development, behavioral intervention, and training Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Completed behavior-analytic coursework and supervisor experience resulting in certification.
One year of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification from the BACB.
Intermediate math skills and ability to work with reports and numbers.
Ability to follow simple one- or two-step instructions, handle standardized situations with few or no variables, and deal with situations involving variables.
Computer skills using a computer, printer, and software needed for the position, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Metrocare computer software (MyAvatar Netsmart).
Ability to use the internet to find resources.
Ability to drive; driving is required.
Self-motivation, professional acumen, supervision skills, problem-solving ability, respect for confidentiality, and strong communication, public-speaking, and presentation skills.
Ability to organize multiple pieces of data and competing needs, with attention to detail.
Passion for advocating for and educating children and families; ability to lead difficult conversations, foster teamwork, and train and mentor others.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of community resources and service-delivery systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct skills assessments using tools such as ABLLS, VB-MAPP, the Developmental Profile-3, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 2nd edition, or the Aberrant Behavior Checklist.
Conduct functional behavior assessments using direct and indirect assessment methods.
Develop behavioral acquisition, intervention, and reduction plans.
Keep behavioral data current and use sound clinical judgment in analyzing it.
Monitor client progress and, under BCBA supervision, modify behavioral interventions as needed.
Train, assess, and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians in compliance with BACB standards.
Provide direct service implementation to individuals with autism.
Provide parent and caregiver training to families enrolled in the program.
Contribute to agency growth through activities such as volunteering, outreach, or committees.