What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA - Residential position at ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC?
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Job Description
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Italian Home for Children is responsible for providing and overseeing trauma-informed behavior-based interventions throughout the residential milieu programs, as well as offering behavioral coaching and support, including direct staff training. The BCBA will serve as a part of a multidisciplinary team, providing individual behavioral interventions and coaching to children with complex behavioral and trauma profiles. The BCBA will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of maladaptive behaviors, including the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, Behavior Support Plans, and clinical training for program implementation and treatment fidelity. The BCBA will provide support for children, working to increase their life skills and independence. Responsibilities include establishing individualized data collection and behavior analysis for their assigned clients. The BCBA is expected to provide clinical oversight, staff training, and support, both on / off the floor, for program managers and direct-care staff, as well as provide Behavior Skills Training and clinical triage.
The BCBA will be formally trained in crisis de-escalation and restraint interventions. Must be willing to work directly with children who exhibit aggressive and self-injurious behavior. The position requires flexible hours with direct client observations across milieu programs. The BCBA reports directly to the ABA Clinical Director.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position. Employees are expected to perform job related tasks other than those specifically noted in this description.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Develop therapeutic rapport with clients and families
- Provide BCBA services as outlined on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and conduct FBAs
- Develop and modify Individual Behavior Support Plans; identify goals and objectives for IEPs
- Attend clinical team and school meetings; perform classroom observations under direction of the ABA Clinical Director
- Design and supervise behavioral interventions; provide coaching and modeling for milieu managers and staff, as well as caregivers based upon evidence-based behavioral practices
- Lead social skills groups for children and caregiver coaching groups
- Address some of the following domains- functional communication, cognitive functioning, safety, socialization, play / leisure, community integration, vocational skills, coping skills, self-advocacy, attending / social referencing, and reduction of maladaptive behaviors
- Participation in effective discharge planning
Behavioral Documentation
Collateral Contact
Other Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
