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SUMMARY: Reports to and works under the direction of the Director of Psychology Services. Has the responsibility for the coordination, provision, implementation, staff training, and monitoring of in-home Applied Behavior Analysis services in the outpatient ABA program.
*Completing assessments of behavior support needs
*Developing positive behavior support plans
*Training and support direct support professionals
*Providing in-home behavior services for children with Autism
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Completing ABA assessments for individuals on the assigned caseload in the outpatient ABA program.
- Development of treatment plans for individuals on the assigned caseload in the outpatient ABA program.
- Training Registered Behavior Therapists/Behavior Therapists/Paraprofessionals to implement ABA services.
- Supervising Registered Behavior Therapists/Behavior Therapists/Paraprofessionals in the delivery of ABA services.
- Documenting all services provided in the ABA program according to agency standards.
- Liaising with other professionals involved in the care of individuals on the assigned caseload within the outpatient ABA program.
- Attendance at program staff meetings as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Maintenance of an acceptable CORI
- Valid Driver’s license
- Negative drug screen
- Use of personal vehicle for work purposes
- Maintain flexibility with weekly scheduled hours in order to accommodate the program
- Commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion and person-centered thinking
Education and/or Experience:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Valid Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- 5 years experience working with children with Autism.
- Demonstrated history of quality work performance and teamwork in previous positions
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent, written, verbal, and organizational skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative
Equipment/Machines Used in the Performance of this Job:
- The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment and machines used in the performance of this job
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The ability to perform direct care duties including lifting, transferring, and restraining individuals
- The ability to bend, stoop, stand and reach
