What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Specialist (BCBA) position at Blue Balloon ABA?
Job Description
Job Description
Overview :
Blue Balloon is dedicated to empowering children with autism to reach new heights by helping their families recognize the signs of autism and providing them with tools and techniques to develop skills and unlock their greatest potential.
We believe that everyone is an individual with unique qualities and capabilities, whether it is a member of our team or one of the children and / or families that we serve. We promote a culture of learning, empathy, belonging and sharing our core values. We cannot teach others without being willing to learn from one another first!
Our Mission :
The mission of Blue Balloon is to create a positive difference and significantly improve the quality of life of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other related disorders by providing effective treatment based on the individual needs. Our commitment is to establish a cooperative partnership through trust, respect, and communication with families. Let's make the pieces fit together.
Responsibilities :
Behavioral Assessment :
- Complete all necessary paperwork for insurance to obtain authorizations.
- Conduct thorough assessments and reassessments (Functional Behavior Assessments FBAs), skills assessments) to identify target behaviors.
- Submit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by the Company.
- Complete initial assessments as assigned.
- Develop behavior intervention (BIPs) based on assessment results.
- Submit high quality initial assessments that will meet insurance and company standards.
- Explain the company process and next steps to families during the initial assessment.
- Review the initial assessments written by other BCBAs, as needed.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issues.
Program Development and Implementation :
Supervision and Training :
Qualifications and Requirements :
Benefits working at Blue Balloon ABA (Salaried BCBAs) :
Blue Balloon ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
