Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Sunnyhill Inc.•De Soto, MO

About The Position

WHY WORK FOR SUNNYHILL? Salaried position! Sign on BONUS! Meaningful work Established organization Retirement (401K) Comprehensive benefits package Strong mission and vision Paid CEU conference registration Mileage reimbursement Cell phone reimbursement Referral Bonuses offered Will strongly consider PLBA or a current graduate student, from an accredited program, who is currently procuring hours toward their certification. Position Summary The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is responsible for developing plans to reduce problem behaviors and teach appropriate replacement behaviors for children, adolescents and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. The BCaBA will conduct preference assessment, skills assessment and develop behavior and treatment plans in collaboration with parents, caregivers, educators and other team members. They will also be responsible for implementation of skills acquisition programming, training parents, behavioral personal care attendant and other caregivers on all behavior change protocols, analyzing data and adjusting plans as needed based on data. Position requires direct supervision of a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Essential Duties & Responsibilities This list of essential functions is not intended to be limiting. Sunnyhill, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. The essential duties reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education.
National Board Certification as an Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
Licensure as an Assistant Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri (or meets the eligibility criteria for licensure).
Minimum 1 year experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst should have experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children, adolescents and/or adults with autism, recognizing and discussing signs of autism and criteria for autism spectrum disorder, and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals.
The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst should have a strong clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments, conducting language, play, and skill-based assessments, and in designing, implementing, and/or training others using individualized language, play and skill-based curricula.
The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst will have supervisory experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism across educational and community settings, as well as familiarity with designing, participating in, or supervising in-home 1:1 programs for young children with autism.
Experience with collecting, graphing, analyzing, displaying and discussing data based progress is a must.
Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced (at times stressful) environment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (use of personal vehicle required at times).
Acceptable background checks.
Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist.

Responsibilities

Assist in development of behavior intervention plans and general behavioral guidelines, in collaboration with parents, caregivers, educators and other team members, to decrease challenging behaviors and increase replacement behaviors.
Conduct competency-based training on behavior plans, skill acquisition programming and all other behavior change procedures for behavioral personal care attendant, parents, and any other team members with whom clients are in regular contact.
Ensure correct implementation of behavior support plans, skill acquisition programs, and other behavior change procedures through the effective use of data and graphing, direct observations, team consultation, and records review.
Recommend and develop program modifications in collaboration with BCBA and other team members as necessary.
Assist in analyzing all behavior and skill acquisition data.
Complete progress notes for every session in accordance with DMH and insurance guidelines.
Complete a monthly report that describes trends, changes in behaviors, or any other significant events that may have impact the behaviors of the client, recommendations provided to BCBA for any trainings or relevant programming actions that occurred during the month.
Conduct skills assessments to determine programming needs and treatment recommendations.
Assist in developing recommendation letters to service coordinators for on-going services.
Ensure compliance with statewide policies and procedures through presentation of behavior plans to behavior development committees and human rights committees as applicable.
Collect and present data to, as well as, consult with the psychiatrist regarding behavioral progress, to allow informed decisions to be made regarding the effectiveness and necessity of psychotropic medication.
Attend client centered meetings (IEPs, ISPs, FSTs) as appropriate.
Consult and coordinate services with other education and health care professionals on an as needed basis.
Provide direct supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and Behavioral Personal Assistants (BPA).
Observe and record client's behavior.
Communicate regularly with BCBA, BPA, administration, parents, caregivers and other team members.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure client safety and confidentiality.
Follows ethical and professional guidelines as prescribed by supervisors, Missouri Behavior Analyst Advisory Board and BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct.