Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Summary

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will provide high-quality behavioral services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized behavior intervention plans, and providing ongoing support to individuals and their families. The BCBA will also supervise and train behavior technicians, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and monitor progress to ensure optimal outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts functional behavior assessments for adults with wide-ranging developmental profiles and diagnoses across day, vocational, community and residential programs
• Designs behavioral intervention plans following the framework of PBS
• Assists in the assessment of each program in the application of Universal Supports of PBS
• Provides supervision and training to registered behavior technicians
• Conducts and edits skill assessments
• Assists in the support and ongoing training of staff in the use of Motivity digital data collection system
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to ensure objectives align with individual’s goals
• Develop and monitor behavioral data for individuals. Make recommendations for program design and delivery to improve participants’ behavioral challenges, utilizing Incompass/Motivity’s vast library.
• Collects and analyzes data to track progress and modify plans as needed
• Provides Behavioral skills training to direct support staff on the implementation of Behavior Support Plan and skill acquisition programs so they are able to trouble shoot/problem-solve skill or interfering behavior challenges as they arise
• Develops and assists program staff in the implementation of behavioral strategies and crisis intervention plans and protocols.
• Works with PT, OT and SLP to help individuals meet their goals
• Collaborates with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and the highest quality of care
• Applying PABC principles, serves as a role model and coach to program managers and direct care staff relative to implementation of supportive behavioral techniques.
• Assists program staff when behavioral or social skills issues arise with participants.
• Works in collaboration with the clinical team to ensure sound, person-centered, and creative clinical programming based on team recommendations.
• Participates in clinical and staff meetings, ISP meetings, intake meetings, and other relevant meetings as assigned. 
• Serves as member of the Professional Interdisciplinary Team.
• Serves as a member of the agency PBS leadership team.
• Monitors and safeguards the health, well-being, and safety of individuals in the program on-site and in the community. Reports issues to the appropriate persons and handles emergencies according to agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures the coordination between residential and day services programs for continuity of care to dually supported participants.
• Serves as a mandated reporter as required by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission.
• Processes all human rights issues, incident, and accident reports in a timely manner according to agency policy/procedure. Ensures the human rights of program participants are safeguarded in all interventions.
• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with families, participants and staff and informs supervisor of significant and/or unresolved issues.
• Acts in a manner consistent with organizational values, program mission, and service delivery goals. Serves as a resource and role model for staff.
• Adheres to the BACB’s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor as they relate to the duties in this job description.
• Position requires some (less than daily) local travel using personal vehicle (eligible for mileage reimbursement)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Behavior Specialist(s)

RBTs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field. 
• Current BCBA Certification required 
• Massachusetts LABA required 
• 2 years of experience as a BCBA in applied setting preferred 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Ability to multi-task  
• Skilled and efficient scientific writer 
• Demonstratable skills in BSP design 
• Empathetic and compassionate approach 
• Experience with digital data collection systems preferred (Motivity experience a plus) 
• Interest and passion for applying the science of ABA to a wide-ranging population of individuals 

Computer Skills 

Demonstrated proficiency in use of e-mail, the Internet, and have strong Microsoft Suite skills.

Analytical Skills

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, handle emergencies, and successfully manage several projects simultaneously.

Language Skills 

Mastery of the English language required as demonstrated by the ability to read and write instructions, ability to read, analyze, and interpret field and/or professional journals, technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from Individuals, families, staff or the general public. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow verbal/written instructions. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• BCBA certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current First Aid and adult CPR certification required within first 6 months on the job; thereafter employee is expected to remain current.
• PABC training within first 6 months on the job; thereafter employee is expected to remain current.

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 and is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and climb. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This job description is not all inclusive and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent is required to follow/perform any job-related instruction/duty/project as directed by their immediate supervisor.