BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Part-Time , After School Social Skills Program

Verbal Beginnings•Columbia, MD

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Skills Clinical Supervisor is responsible for creating and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs and providing oversight for specific cases within the Verbal Beginnings community per clinical guidelines. They will utilize, understand, and apply work practices aligned with the core values and strategic plan of Verbal Beginnings. The Clinical Supervisor will report to and work closely with the Social Beginnings Program Director. Social Beginnings offers ABA-based social skills groups during after school hours throughout the school year. Children meet in small groups and participate in structured groups utilizing social skills curriculum based on the principles of ABA. Lessons include group instruction, structured play to practice newly learned skills, and guided free play to promote the occurrence of newly learned skills in the natural environment. Verbal Beginnings is here to make a difference and give every child a chance. Our philosophy of changing lives and commitment to our core values has been the driving force that has allowed us to make an impact for an entire decade. It’s the same commitment to care with an expanding footprint that allows us to serve even more amazing kiddos and their families than ever before! Vibrant Centers in Columbia, Millersville, Rockville, Frederick and Annapolis (coming soon!) Serving clients in-home throughout MD, DC, VA, DE and PA! Our Mission: Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time. Verbal Beginnings is looking for amazing BCBAs who want to change lives every day with our clients!

Requirements

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 1+ year experience.
Experience supervising implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs.
Completion of BCBA supervision training.
Hold a current state license in Maryland, or be in process to acquire it.
3+ years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
Experience working with children with behavior problems.
Experience conducting family training on ABA based treatment plans.
Excellent communication skills and excitement to work with others!

Nice To Haves

Experience working in and developing ABA based social skills programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the client is in a safe and positive environment at all times
Provide the designated level of direct, supervisory, and consultative ABA services to assigned clients.
Administer all aspects of assigned clients’ ABA programs, including: Initial and ongoing assessments of skills and deficits, including completing assigned assessments and reports by due date; Creation and implementation of appropriate programming per the client’s Treatment Plan; Analysis and monitoring of program data and progress
Training of and ongoing clinical and administrative supervision of ABATs and RBTs working with the Clinical Supervisor’s assigned clients, including regular communication with subordinates both within and outside of sessions
Training of and coordination with caregivers of assigned clients and other service providers, including regular communication with clients’ caregivers both within and outside of sessions
Ensure that assigned clients’ programs are appropriate and effective
Document billed services, including keeping records of session dates and times, description of services provided, and additional documentation as assigned
Attend training and supervision meetings with SB Manager & SB Director
Comply with Company and BACB guidelines at all times
Hold group screenings to apply appropriate therapeutic fit and clinical dosage of services
Develop and maintain social curriculum for the after school program
Provide supervisory services for the after school program
Train and supervise SB staff and clinical staff during social groups
Assist SB Manager with assessments and reports related to the social skills treatment
Collaborate with clinical and field teams as needed for client’s specific programming