Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Evaluation & Treatment Center

OLV Human Services • Lackawanna, NY

18h

About The Position

Empower children. Support families. Make a difference. Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with families to bring out the best in every child? We’re looking for a dedicated Psychologist to join our team! Learn more about the Evaluation & Treatment Center: https://www.olvhs.org/etc Benefits & Perks: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) Health, dental (free options!) & vision insurance options Paid Employer sponsored life insurance. Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working Employee referral program && Much more! Additional Information Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Schedule may require flexing to stay until 6:00pm based on program needs. Salary based on relevant years of experience Responsible to: Clinical Director of ABA Services Job Summary: The Behavior Analyst is responsible for consultation, functional behavioral assessments, and functional analyses of clients in the Evaluation and Treatment Center. Position is responsible for oversight in the development and implementation of individual crisis management plans and function based behavior intervention plans.

Requirements

• Computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Natural ability to connect with children and parents
• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology or related field
• At least 1-2 years specifically in the development/implementation of behavioral support plans for individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology is required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License, required
• NYS LBA certification required within 2 months of starting
• New Hire Orientation
• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Professions guidelines of License or Certification
• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the clinical team in the collection of pertinent data to assist in the development of the individual crisis management plans and function based behavior intervention plans
• Successful and timely completion of behavioral assessments; meets productivity standards
• Create and communicate behavioral reports within the program
• The Behavior Analyst will develop the goals with the clients and family and create tracking as needed
• Provide culturally sensitive parent training, suggestions of incorporating individualized goals into family’s daily routine to increase effectiveness of care
• Use of knowledge when developing plans for typical growth and development for when chronological age does not match their developmental age, and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family
• Has basic knowledge of alternative communication devices and assistive technology, such as iPad, Nova Chat, and PECS.
• Attends and participates in community meetings, treatment team meetings, and any other program meetings
• Conducts all interactions within current best practices in treatment, evidence based techniques and ethical guidelines
• Maintain client confidentiality within the regulations of HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines
• Train in best practices in conjunction with the trainer, developing presentations for staff, reviewing current presentations that are based on behavior analysis
• Ensure patient billing is accurate and that all documentation related to patient care is complete and comprehensive
• Any other duty as assigned by your Supervisor

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health, dental (free options!) & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level