What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA/LABA Consultant Per-Diem position at Melmark?
BCBA Consultant
Location: Northern MA
Hours: Day time, Per Diem
Pay: Based on experience and education
General Responsibilities
- The Home Based EI BCBA Consultant will provide educational and behavioral consultation to families, Early Intervention providers, and other service agencies regarding the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Responsibilities will include assessing students, developing curriculum, developing behavior support plans, developing data collection systems, and training and supervising direct teaching staff (ABA Home-based EI Counselor)
Basic Qualifications:
Education/Training: Masters or Doctorate in Child Development, Young Child with Special Needs, Developmental Psychology, Special Education or related field required.
Certifications/Licensure: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required and must receive MA state license (LABA). A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention and Melmark’s Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.
Skill(s): Strong background in child development and early intensive behavior intervention, with emphasis on the special needs and requirements of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Strong background in Applied Behavior Analysis required.
Experience: Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience providing services to young children with ASD.
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (education personnel, families and funding agencies).
