Board Certified Behavior Analyst - ABA Services (Butte, MT)

Aware Inc.•Butte, MT

About The Position

AWARE is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Butte, Montana, to provide high-quality services to individuals and families in the community. The role focuses on supporting adults, children, and families in becoming active members of their communities and promoting personal growth. The analyst develops and supports Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based programming for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other disabilities, and behavior or learning challenges. The position also includes staff training, behavioral assessment, caseload management as needed, travel within the assigned service area, and completion of documentation and billing through AWARE’s Electronic Healthcare Record System. Starting pay is $70,000 per year.

Requirements

Maintain the professional license and/or certification required by state and federal governing boards and other applicable certification boards as a condition of continued employment.
Hold an advanced degree (MS, MA, or PhD) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Have five years of direct work experience.
Be certified in behavior analysis.
Have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Pass a criminal and protective services background check.
Have knowledge of cognitive, educational, vocational, and social challenges encountered by people with disabilities.
Be able to work independently and prioritize tasks and goals for self and others.
Know principles and techniques of staff training and development.
Be skilled in using audio and video equipment to develop training programs.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
Be an effective and creative negotiator and problem solver.
Be willing and able to meet service needs and monthly fiscal goals, including billing and caseload maintenance.

Responsibilities

Develop materials and resources and provide professional learning in ABA and/or other evidence-based methodologies for addressing clients’ behavioral needs.
Plan and oversee development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices for instruction using ABA principles with clients with ASD and other disabilities.
Provide behavioral assessments and conduct functional behavior assessments.
Assist staff in developing and implementing behavior plans, ABA programs, and other appropriate programs for clients with ASD or other disabilities who have behavior or learning challenges.
Work with clients exhibiting inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for their staff.
Manage a caseload as needed and travel within the assigned geographical area to provide services.
Use work time productively to meet the needs of individuals served and monthly fiscal goals, including billing and caseload maintenance.
Record notes, billing units, assessments, referrals, and other data in AWARE’s Electronic Healthcare Record System.
Evaluate training packages for usefulness to the organization and its components.
Consult with management about work situations and employee training needs related to changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies.
Train employees in AWARE’s specific mandatory training areas, or obtain the qualifications needed to do so.
Plan, organize, and implement projects; organize and schedule people, places, and events; and manage and present workshops.