What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Behavioral Health Allies?
Description
BHA is looking for energetic, passionate, and motivated BCBA's to provide care and support to our clients and their families. We work with the client and family in diverse settings - homes, school districts, residential homes, mental health facilities - and in partnership with many service providers and members of our client’s advocate team.
OUR MISSION
Behavioral Health Allies is located in the Greater Kansas City, MO area. BHA is a comprehensive behavior analytic service provider committed to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports. We provide services to individuals with a variety of disabilities varying from 18 months through adulthood. Our services address the needs of families, schools and agencies by conducting assessments, developing and providing intervention and providing training.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for providing behavioral analytic services to the individuals to achieve significant change in individual’s areas of needs and behaviors.
In addition to demonstrating the company’s Core Competencies applicable to all positions, the Behavioral Specialist is responsible for the following Professional Skills Competencies:
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Other duties and projects will be assigned, as necessary.)
Essential Duties
- Receives direction under the guidance of the BCBA and collaborates with the and BCBA(s) and Vice President of Clinical Services as appropriate.
- Implements day to day programming as applicable to each individual’s treatment plan.
- Follows each individual’s behavior plan as outlined by the BCBA.
- Record and input data on the individual’s behaviors and programming.
- Inputs data for each individual as mandated by the treatment and behavior plans.
- Assists in the preparation of programming materials as needed.
- Works shifts and/or provides PCSC hours to supplement a full-time work load.
- Assigned caseload will be 80% direct and 20% indirect.
- Communicates with Assistant House Manager, Manager, BCBA and/or Clinical Director as appropriate regarding clinical observations, individual specific concerns and programming needs as appropriate.
- Ensures a clean, safe, attractive and functional learning environment.
- Attends trainings and meetings as required by CSP and BHA.
- Maintains proficient understanding and working knowledge of ABA.
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.
Management/Leadership
- Serve as a role model to establish and foster a positive culture based on trust, respect, collaboration and integrity. Through personal example, establish the style and approach which will characterize the Company’s dealings with the marketplace.
- Support, model and encourage a Culture of Compliance by adhering to, and fostering team members' adherence to, the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and Compliance Program.
- Actively participate in the national safety and compliance community; stay abreast of trends, competitors and legislation.
- Serve as a credible and collaborative leader with both internal and external constituencies by understanding the Applied Behavior Analysis landscape and responding quickly to needs.
Other Duties
1. Perform other duties and special projects to support various organizational initiatives, as assigned.
2. Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for filing all expense reports according to company policy.
3. Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for completing time reports on or before the defined due date.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience working with individuals in an educational and/or residential setting.
- At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Completion of undergraduate degree and enrolled in Master’s level BCBA program.
Training and Specific Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high performing team environment under strict deadlines.
- Advanced organizational, time management and project management skills.
- Positive responsiveness to constructive feedback.
- Strong negotiating, listening and superior interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated strategic thinker with strong analytic and financial skills.
- Self-directed individual who works well to overcome obstacles to achieve program success.
- Highly collaborative with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
- Proficient in computer usage (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.50 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $32
