Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA)

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA) 

Job Title: BCaBA

Department/Function: ABA Individual Services

Reports to: Clinical Director

FLSA Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Location: Home, School, Community, Office 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours will fluctuate based on workload and client schedule. With potential to work Saturday. 

The BCaBA reports directly to the Behavior Analyst of ABA Services. 

Summary/Objective

BCaBA is responsible for supervising and monitoring the comprehensive/focused behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in communication skills, social skills, adaptive living skills, toleration skills, self-regulation skills, behavior reduction, and fine motor/gross motor. The BC/BCaBA is ultimately responsible for supervision of ABA services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication. The BC/BCaBA maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Clinical Director of ABA Services. 

Job Qualifications:

Have the qualifications for licensure as a behavior specialist under 49 Pa. Code § 18.524 (relating to criteria for licensure as behavior specialist) except the experience required under section 18.524(c). 

Have a certification as a BCaBA or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education or related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. 

Have a minimum of 6 months of experience in providing ABA services and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education or related field and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the equivalent from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide supervision to behavior technicians/RBTs. Supervision includes observing, modeling, coaching, taking data, providing feedback and making recommendations in accordance with the BACB guidelines 
• Work collaboratively with building staff to promote positive client behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive support.
• Conduct competencies on each behavior technician/RBT within the first 30 days of working with the client and monthly thereafter.
• Conduct regular parent training sessions with parents/caregivers/guardians on specific goals and taking appropriate data 
• Engage parents in the process of participating in creating behavior programs for clients in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child. 
• Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals and parents/guardians. 
• Attend IEP, eligibility, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information. 
• Conduct assessments and reassessments including skills assessments and FBA in accordance with insurance policies and regulations 
• Conducts functional behavior assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target. 
• Develops treatment plans that recommend individualized, evidence-based behavioral strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, other professionals. 
• Conduct treatment planning sessions to monitor progress, analyze data, research evidence-based procedures and other appropriate activities 
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians, other professionals at least one time per authorization 
• Uphold the company mission and core values at all times 
• Provide treatment that is in accordance with BACB’s guidelines, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines set forth by Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
• Maintain a professional relationship with clients and providers 
• Attend and participate in meetings and professional development activities specified by Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
• Complete session notes in accordance with insurance guidelines 
• Submit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
• Manage own schedule and caseload 
• Maintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issues
• Communication regularly with Clinical Director regarding client’s progress, provider progress, and pertinent issues 
• Perform other duties as requested.

Additional Functions: 

Technical:

• Able to work with technology systems (tablets, laptops, etc.)

• Able to utilize program management system (Theralytics)

• Interpersonal: 

• The candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, families, and professionals. 

• Must be able to model and implement behavior strategies to support staff and clients struggling with behavior. 

• Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. 

• Must have strong organizational skills. 

• Must be able to maintain positive relationships with staff, clients, and parents. 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. 

• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. 
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students. 
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language. 
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation. 

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

• Moderate to high stress levels. 
• Work fluctuates between an office and home environment. 
• Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions. 
• Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Barriers: Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior. 

Travel

This position requires up to 50% travel.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Criminal State Clearance
• FBI Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Driving Record 

Upon completion of the 90-day introductory period, benefits may include:

• PTO/Sick time
• Professional Development
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay

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.

AAP/EEO Statement

Heart & Soul ABA PLLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Heart & Soul ABA PLLC team, no provider or employee shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.