Position Type:
Professional/Behavior Analyst - (BCBA - 129)

Date Posted:
1/5/2024

Location:
River Street Autism Progam - Birken

Closing Date:
02/02/2024

Conduct functional behavioral assessments, including functional analysis

Develop assessment-linked individualized behavior intervention programs

Write formal behavioral goals and objectives as well as related progress summaries

Develop and monitor data collection systems, including analyzing data trends

Train staff in the implementation of evidence-based, applied-analytic strategies

Monitoring the fidelity of behavioral programming

Serve on interdisciplinary Child Study Teams to review student classroom placement, instructional/behavioral program implementation and student progress

Provide parent, teacher, and/or staff training and support when appropriate

Provide training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and trainees currently enrolled in ABA graduate programs

Provide training in crisis prevention and intervention (Safety Care) to staff

Perform other duties assigned by the Clinical Team Leader or Program Director

Evidence-based behavior-analytic technology and services

Current CT laws and regulations regarding the provision of services to students in schools

Providing direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and other developmental disorders in the home, school and community settings

Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, including Functional Analysis

Conducting language and other assessments including the VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS-R and ASIEP

Writing, monitoring and supervising the implementation of individualized intervention plans, monitoring student progress, and promoting data-based decision making

Consulting and collaborating with school staff as well as families and other external professionals, as required

Providing parent, teacher, and/or staff training on the principles of ABA

Use computer network system and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Organize and coordinate work with other school personnel

Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other school personnel

Participate in applying physical restraint techniques on a student in emergency situations

Lift greater than 50 pounds

Kneel on one knee, kneel on both knees

Bend from legs with ease

Get up and down from the floor without assistance

Run when required

Work outdoors during student activities

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Must be a Licensed Behavior Analyst by the State of Connecticut (Department of Public Health)

Must have a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Experience working with students with autism or other developmental disabilities is required.

CREC fingerprinting and background checks are required.