Director of Behavior Analysis

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Education and Rehabilitative Care and supervises members of the Behavior Analytic Team. The Director of Behavior Analysis is responsible for supporting the implementation of Facility-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (FW-PBIS). The Director will ensure that all behavioral programming reflects the seven dimensions of behavior analysis and demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, utilizing implementation science to achieve organizational change by systematically impacting interagency dynamics. The Director will lead collaborative teams to guide initiatives related to positive behavioral changes for residents and staff, and provide direction regarding data collection and analysis. Expertise in research and evidence-based practices is needed to assure the quality of programmatic decisions. The Director will comply with Federal and State regulations, District policies/practices, and those Standards defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Virginia Board of Medicine (VA BOM).

Requirements

• Independently plans and guides the implementation of behavior management programs for residents, including data collection and analysis to guide executive-level decision making.
• Applies technical expertise in strategic planning, applied behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, and implementation science.
• Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams to plan and support division and agency initiatives related to behavioral change for residents and systems change for the organization.
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, patience, and perseverance.
• Ability to be an empathetic and emotionally stable leader.
• Comprehensive skills in research and evidence-based practices in applied behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, education, and juvenile justice.
• Understands the characteristics of a wide range of disabilities and mental health disorders and has experience working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis.
• Maintains current knowledge of Federal, State regulations, and District policies, procedures, and practices, including standards defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the VA Board of Medicine.
• Ability to monitor and facilitate the introduction of trauma-informed practices across the education setting through FW-PBIS with a strong emphasis on staff self-care.
• Exceptional clinical skills to oversee the use of strategies and project implementation by a multi-tiered behavioral team based on resident and organizational needs.
• Highly skilled at developing and leading workshops and trainings related to agency needs, utilizing Behavior Skills Training (BST) to ensure content mastery and increased likelihood of generalization.
• Experience with computer technology related to data collection, report writing, and presentations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to meet the DHRM Physical Demands established.
• Knowledge of DHRM, DJJ Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience post-certification working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Has facilitated the implementation of systematic organizational change towards new behavior management strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• At least 5 years of experience within juvenile justice or maximum-security settings.
• Experience working with incarcerated youth preferred.
• At least two years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Facility-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (FW-PBIS).
• Ensure all behavioral programming reflects the seven dimensions of behavior analysis.
• Demonstrate expertise in strategic planning and utilize implementation science to achieve organizational change.
• Lead collaborative teams to guide initiatives related to positive behavioral changes for residents and staff.
• Provide direction regarding data collection and analysis.
• Assure quality of programmatic decisions through expertise in research and evidence-based practices.
• Comply with Federal and State regulations, District policies/practices, and Standards defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Virginia Board of Medicine (VA BOM).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed