Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

The OPARC Mission

OPARC believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. OPARC exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.

Title : BOARD-CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

Function : Assesses the functions of behavior to design, implement, and evaluate instructional and environmental modifications to introduce changes in the participant's behavior through skill acquisition and the reduction of behavior.

General Areas of Responsibility :

• Create and conduct functional behavioral assessments / analyses and treatment plans.
• Provide objective baselines and ongoing data to plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions in use.
• Administer, conduct, evaluate and supervise the implementation of behavioral assessment measures.
• Plan, implement, and monitor effective ABA principles and Behavior Safety Plans.
• Create and implement direct ABA therapy, activities, and interventions.
• Provide supervision and / or assessment of 2 hours per month per participant at the program site or in a community setting.
• Create and conduct staff training on the Principles of ABA and Behavior Modification to the Behavior Management Assistant and Behavior Support Professionals on staff.
• Provide a monthly review of data for each participant and analyze the behavior programs, outcomes, and progress.
• Review incoming referrals from the Regional Center and provide Referral Packet Review to the Program Manager within 2-3 days.
• Develop an initial Behavior Safety plan for all new participants within 30 days from the start date and annually thereafter.
• Provide Behavioral Safety Plans (BSP) training, coaching, and support for staff.
• Monitor behavioral documents completed by direct care staff to document the person supported programs, outcomes, and progress.
• Develop written reports for each participant documenting behavioral recommendations, behavioral procedures, and protocols.
• Travel from assigned program sites to other Day Program sites to provide training, conduct assessments, attend meetings, etc.

Supervises : NONE

Supervised By : DIRECTOR OF DAY PROGRAMS

Education / Experience Requirements : Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, or related programs. Experience working with children, adolescents, and / or adults with special needs. Experience administering a variety of assessments, treatment planning, and interventions implementation or programming to address behavioral challenges. Experience in staff training and staff development for behavioral procedures and practices.

Other Requirements : Must have a clear driving record, valid CA driver’s license, 3 years driving experience, safe reliable transportation, and proof of current vehicle insurance. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. by self; must be able to communicate within normal parameters; standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion required; bending and squatting may be necessary. Use chemicals in accordance with manufacturer’s labeled instructions.

Skills and Abilities : Ability to work with and direct personnel; organizational skills; effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively in public; familiarity of the field of developmental disabilities with a minimum of 3 years or above using ABA skills and knowledge. Demonstrate ability to learn quickly; ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision.

Performance Measures : Specific objectives consistent with the general duties outlines above that are developed on an annual basis.

Hours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm, Monday through Friday, including a 1 / 2-hour unpaid uninterrupted lunch