What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Schools position at Amergis?
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst – ES providesconsultation, training, conducts behavioral evaluations and develops/implementsbehavior intervention plans for individuals with academic and behavioraldeficits. The Board Certified BehaviorAnalyst – ES acts as a clinical teacher who educates, observes, assesses, andsupervises educational activities and behavioral service delivery in the schoolsetting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts functional behavior assessments and educationalassessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior andsocially valid, pivotal behaviors to target
- Develops strong collaborative relationships and providestraining to school staff to implement effective applied behavior analysistechniques. Provides ongoing support andtraining to related field staff ensuring treatment integrity and supportingprofessional growth
- Investigates concerns and provides coaching and disciplinaryaction when appropriate
- Develops behavior goals according to the needs and abilitiesof the student
- Determines prevention, intervention and consequencestrategies utilizing non-aversive behavior change methods
- Collects, analyzes and reports data and other documentationwithin established time frames to ensure program validity and efficacy percontract guidelines
- Attends and presents behavioral progress at IEP meetings
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, teaching,psychology or related field
- Preferred experience providing behavior analytic programsand services in schools
- One (1) year minimum pediatric experience preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
- Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $3,305
