Behavior Analyst
Job Title: Behavior Analyst (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Department/Function: ABA Individual Services
Reports to: Clinical Director/Operations Director
FLSA Classification: Full-time/Exempt
Location: Office, Home, School, Community
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours will fluctuate based on workload and client schedule.
The BA reports directly to the Clinical Director of ABA Services. The BHT-ABA/RBTs are assigned to the BA caseload and will directly report to the BA of ABA services.
Summary/Objective
BA is responsible for monitoring the comprehensive/focused behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in communication skills, social skills, adaptive living skills, toleration skills, self-regulation skills, behavior reduction, and fine motor/gross motor. The BA is ultimately responsible for supervision of ABA services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication. The BA maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Clinical Director of ABA Services.
Essential Job Duties:
Provide supervision to behavior technicians BC-ABAs, BCaBAs, BHT-ABAs. Supervision includes observing, modeling, coaching, taking data, providing feedback and making recommendations in accordance with the BACB guidelinesWork collaboratively with building staff to promote positive client behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive support.Conduct competencies on each behavior technician within the first 30 days of working with the client and monthly thereafter.Conduct regular parent training sessions with parents/caregivers/guardians on specific goals and taking appropriate dataEngage parents in the process of participating in creating behavior programs for clients in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians.Attend IEP, eligibility, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information.Conduct assessments and reassessments including skills assessments and FBA in accordance with insurance policies and regulationsConducts functional behavior assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target.Develops treatment plans that recommend individualized, evidence-based behavioral strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, other professionals.Conduct treatment planning sessions to monitor progress, analyze data, research evidence-based procedures and other appropriate activitiesCoordinate care with primary care physicians, other professionals at least one time per authorizationUphold the company mission and core values at all timesProvide treatment that is in accordance with BACB’s guidelines, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines set forth by Heart & Soul ABA PLLCMaintain a professional relationship with clients and providersAttend and participate in meetings and professional development activities specified by Heart & Soul ABA PLLCComplete session notes in accordance with insurance guidelinesSubmit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by Heart & Soul ABA PLLCManage own schedule and caseloadMaintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issuesCommunication regularly with Clinical Director regarding client’s progress, provider progress, and pertinent issuesPerform other duties as requested.
Effective behavior-analytic supervision includes:
Supervises cases with appropriate frequency
Supervision Summary Sheets completed
Develops client goals
Align with Assessment dataMatch items in Documented Reports
Reviews data and monitors client progress weekly
Graphs up to date
Targets/goals updated within a week of mastery
Behavioralapproach to intervention
ABC Data for all problembehavioridentified for reductionFunctions identifiedReplacementbehaviorsidentified
Makes Program Updates as needed
Goals added and removed as data and ongoing assessment indicates
Creates appropriate data sheets
Dimension being tracked is significantType of data collection is feasible for employees
Data is a reliable measureIOA done at onset of program to increase validity of data
Provides Parent / guardian (s) training
Goals for Parent / guardian (s) identified and quantifiedUseBehavioralSkills Training protocol
Written feedback notes
Conducts developmental assessments
At minimum the frequency required by case insuranceProgress reports updated to reflect most current assessment and goal information
Conducts monthly team meetings with all employee and Parent / guardian (s) present
Review current status of programs
Monitor employee competencies
Completes Employee Integrity ChecklistsOther treatment integrity measuresProvide training to employees to promote development
Assesses employee skills and uses BST to train employees
Seeks supervision and participates in professional developmentInteractions with co-workers are professional and productive
Focus is on objective observations, identification of problem, positive actions to take to resolve issuesMaintains professional and respectful boundaries in conversations.
Follows complaint policies when necessary
Development of performance expectations
Observation, behavioral skills training, and delivery of performance feedback
Modeling technical, professional, and ethical behavior
Guiding behavioral case conceptualization, problem-solving, and decision-making repertoires
Review of written materials (e.g., behavior programs, datasheets, reports)
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (in good standing with the BACB) or other graduate level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the NCCA or the ANSI.Licensed in the commonwealth as a phycologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA servicesMust pass background check upon hire and yearly thereafter as a condition of employment3+ years’ experience working with children with developmental disabilitiesExcellent communication skills
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Criminal State ClearanceFBI ClearanceChild Abuse ClearanceDriving RecordNSORAttestation PA Kept kids Safe
Additional functions:
Technical:
Able to work with technology systems.
Able to utilize program management system (Theralytics)
Train staff on tablet when required
Interpersonal:
The candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, clients, and parents.
Must be able to model and implement behavior strategies to support staff and clients struggling with behavior.
Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Must be able to maintain positive relationships with staff, clients, and parents.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is directly responsible for leading management and Supervisors and indirectly responsible for all employees within the company.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filingcabinets,and fax machines.
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language.Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Moderate to high stress levels.Work fluctuates between an office and home environment.Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions.Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Barriers: Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.
Travel
This position requires up to 50% travel.
Upon completion of the 90-day introductory period, benefits may include:
PTO/Sick timeHealth InsuranceProfessional DevelopmentFlexible scheduleCompetitive pay
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
Heart & Soul ABA PLLCdoes not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of theHeart & Soul ABA PLLCteam, no provider or employee shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.