About the position
As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia. At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) aligned with Virginia HCBS waiver requirements and positive behavioral support frameworks.
- Deliver services in the individual’s natural settings (residential, day, or community) to ensure generalization and relevance.
- Provide staff training and modeling to ensure implementation fidelity of BSPs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and assist with person-centered planning and documentation requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of behavior interventions and revise plans as needed, using objective data.
- Ensure compliance with DBHDS regulatory expectations for documentation, consent, and plan submission.
- Provide quarterly reviews and updates to the IDT and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in line with HIPAA standards.
- Serve as a liaison between the agency, families, support coordinators, and community partners regarding behavior supports.
- Participate in incident reviews involving behavioral crises or the use of emergency restraints to offer guidance and recommendations for prevention.
- Provide consultation on staff support strategies to reduce crisis behavior and enhance quality of life.
- Offer clinical supervision to staff pursuing RBT certification or BCBA licensure (if applicable).
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related human services field.
- Current BCBA certification in good standing.
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals with IDD in community-based settings.
- Experience with DBHDS licensing and Virginia waiver documentation preferred.
- Access to reliable transportation; services are primarily community-based.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload.
Nice-to-haves
- Deep understanding of Virginia Medicaid Waiver regulations for Therapeutic Consultation.
- Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA), person-centered practices, and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and present behavioral data to inform interventions.
- Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, families, and stakeholders.
- Ability to train and support DSPs to apply behavioral strategies in practical settings.
- Commitment to ethical practices under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and DBHDS guidelines.
- Skilled in the use of electronic health records (EHR), data collection systems, and standard office software.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions.
- Retirement plans.
- Company paid LTD.
- Connectivity reimbursements (some employees).
- PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
- Flexibility.
- Family culture.
- Helping other people live their best life!
