Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

momentum-formerly-ucpla•Sycamore, IL

About The Position

Momentum is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to administer, conduct, evaluate, and supervise behavioral assessments. The BCBA develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and center-based programs, and develops and monitors treatment plans and behavior support plans for children. The role also includes supervising and training behavior analyst interns, Registered Behavior Therapists, and Behavior Technicians; supporting families and caregivers; maintaining behavioral data systems; and documenting services and recommendations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Human Services or a related major.
BCBA certification and a license if required by the state.
Maintain certifications required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for BCBAs.
Strong knowledge and understanding of behavior analysis and behavior-analytic therapies, with experience delivering these services.
Proficiency in functional assessment development, program and goal development, behavior-reduction and skills-acquisition procedures, and staff training.
Excellent writing and communication skills, strong organization, and the ability to multitask.
Ability to work professionally with other departments and community representatives.
Positive attitude and flexibility to meet departmental needs and demands.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to pass post-offer pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug, health, and TB screenings, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid and current proof of legal right to drive.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments and reassessments, and write progress reports.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans.
Supervise behavior analyst interns, Registered Behavior Therapists (RBTs), and Behavior Technicians (BTs), as required.
Train and supervise RBTs and BTs on reinforcement, proactive and preventive behavior programs and plans, data collection, and monitoring and reporting systems.
Provide families and caregivers with support, instruction, and feedback on managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors using ABA principles.
Conduct functional assessments and functional analyses of problem behaviors when needed and clinically warranted.
Develop and monitor behavior management protocols and behavior intervention plans for children.
Ensure behavioral data systems collect quantifiable data at regular intervals to support ongoing evaluation of behavior plans and individual goals.
Enter billing information in Central Reach accurately and on time, and document billable hours.
Maintain an average billable caseload of 25 hours per week for full-time BCBA work; part-time BCBA caseloads may average up to 15 hours weekly.
Prepare timely and accurate written reports of behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers, and agency personnel as requested.
Document supervision activities for behavior analyst interns in accordance with BACB requirements.
Remain available to respond to the needs of people supported, including providing consultation and on-site assistance during behavioral crises.
Maintain required training, including necessary crisis-management procedures in behavior plans.
Reorganize workload and direct staff to ensure client care and program goals are completed.
Maintain confidentiality and communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others.