Clinical Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

LittleStar ABA Therapy•Carmel, IN

76d•Hybrid

About The Position

We deliver exceptional service by hiring extraordinary talent! We are currently seeking a skilled Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst to fulfill a Clinical BCaBA position. This individual will support patients in the Carmel, IN area. As a BCaBA with LittleStar, you will join a team dedicated to high-quality clinical care. About Us LittleStar ABA Therapy works with children, teens, and young adults affected by autism. Operating as a non-profit organization, we use our resources to ensure quality services to our patients, and to invest in our staff and the autism community. We have been improving the lives of individuals with autism for over 20 years!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in ABA or related field
Board certification assistant behavior analysis (BCaBA)
Experience with behavior guideline development and programming for patients with autism
Strong attention to detail for data collection and report writing
Positive team player and energetic professional
Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Good judgment and creative thinking skills
Ability to communicate appropriately given the circumstances of the situation and individuals involved
Discretion in matters that need to remain private
Ability to train others (parents, staff) in basic principles of ABA, curriculum, programs, etc
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks.
Must provide transportation to patients using your personal vehicle and travel to different locations within the surrounding area to provide therapy and must have valid driver’s license.
Must provide proof of automobile insurance with a minimum of $100,000 combined in property and medical liability prior to and during employment.
Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, as required, for both illness (i.e. masks, etc.) and patient behaviors (i.e. protective jackets, sleeves, hats/helmets, etc.).
Speaking – must speak and understand the English language
Hearing – requires hearing ability sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively
Reaching with hands and arms; be dexterous while using hands to finger, handle or feel
Exhibiting physical agility such as walk/run/climb stairs; sit/stand for long periods time; dodge/lunge/pivot/shuffle; have quick reaction time / move quickly; bend at waist, in all directions; be able to sit on floor with legs extended, then lean back supporting weight on elbow; be able to lay flat on floor, facing down; be able to get up from floor to stand quickly, without assistance of wall, chair or pushing themselves up with their hands
Lifting/pushing/pulling at least 50 lbs.
Enduring high levels of constant physical activity
Must remain calm and focused under pressure
Supervise employee’s patient consistently and independently
Be able to work with patients who may be larger in height and/or weight than employee

Nice To Haves

Participates in research and presentation opportunities at local and national conferences

Responsibilities

Creates and supervises implementation of new programs
Supports CBI, EBI, and TABI
Creates individualized behavior support plan with support from Clinical Apprentice
Billing expectations are 5 hours per day (25 per week, 100 per month – exception for months that have additional business days; in those cases, expectations adjust accordingly to 125, 130, or 135 hours per month)
Monitors implementation of behavior support plan and provides feedback as necessary
Conducts functional assessments and analyses
Captures and contrives opportunities to teach staff and patients in the natural environment and teaches others to do the same
Participates in assessment process
Attends and participates in parent team meetings, technician meetings, trainings and other meetings as needed
Provides information about programming to parents
Attends IEP meetings as needed for the progress of the patient’s therapy goals
Participates in research and presentation opportunities at local and national conferences
Works collaboratively with other members of patient’s treatment team and family
Communicates with Clinical Apprentice, Technicians, Training Manager, and Clinical Director regarding all developments, problems or concerns as needed
Responds appropriately to feedback
Keeps patients safe at all times
Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to Clinical Director
Completes and submits required documentation in a timely manner
Offers feedback on staff performance reviews
Assists with new staff training
Assists with scheduling technicians as needed
Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families and patients working with LS
Works to positively impact team spirit and overall morale
Maintains client confidentiality per LS policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations
Adheres to all LS policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Chief Operations Officer, or Chief Executive Officer