Behavior Analyst Board Certified (BCBA) -… at Friendship… · FPS…

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay: BOE

Education level: Masters in Behavior Analysis or related field and BCBA certification

SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with behavioral and social/communication challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties include the following but are not considered an inclusive list.

• Exhibits knowledge of developments/trends in developmental disabilities and aging.

• Exhibits proper cooperation, enthusiasm, and interest in all areas necessary for the success of FCC and associated services provided.

• Assures compliance with State/Federal law, and CARF accreditation.

• Responsible for interviewing/hiring/training RBT's; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding/disciplining employees; addressing complaints/resolving problems.

• Prepares timely reports/records for quality management review with CARF and Executive Management meetings.

• Assists in community involvement for Public Relations.

• Administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS) and functional assessment measures.

• Developing individualized goals and objectives for home-, community-, and center-based programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.

• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.

• Conducts regular parent/caregiver and teacher training and consultation.

• Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.

• Train behavior technicians on ABA program and individualized plans of care.

• Conducts and oversees the initial RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training.

• Directly observe treatments administered by behavior technicians.

• Facilitate natural environment interventions when appropriate.

• Review technician's documentation and data collection and provide feedback as needed.

• Communicate through checking voicemail and email regularly.

• Is responsible for ongoing individual program oversight and conducting weekly supervision meetings with Program Coordinators and Behavior Technicians.

• Complete all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner according to written procedures and regulatory/payer guidelines.

• Develops written reports documenting behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner.

• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Participates in professional meetings or conferences.

• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of FCC.

• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the participants. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.

• Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.

• Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three years' experience serving individuals with ASDs with a full range of skills and abilities.

• Experience with staff training and supervision

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Masters in behavior analysis or related field

• BCBA certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and interpret medical history, assess reports and relevant data. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees within the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.