What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)- Center Based position at South Shore Autism Center?
Great Opportunity! South Shore Autism Center (SSAC) is looking for an experienced, energetic BCBA to join our team. A full time position is available at our West Bridgewater Center!
The South Shore Autism Center provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to clients with autism who are ages 18 months to 14 years. SSAC offers center-based services to toddlers and preschoolers in our Norwell and Quincy centers, in home services throughout the South Shore area, after school Social Skills Group services for school age clients in our Norwell and Quincy centers, and parent training to all of our families. The SSAC team is a group of talented professionals who are committed to creating the highest quality learning environment for our children and their families.
Position Summary
An SSAC Behavior Analyst is an experienced BCBA who demonstrates strong clinical skills, commitment to supervising a team of behavior therapists, and excellent communication with parents, supervisors and supervisees. Maintains a caseload of clients as determined by the Clinical or Executive Director and carries out all clinical services for each client. Collaborates with other BCBAs and the Clinical Director of the Program and supervises all Behavior Therapists who work with their clients.
Demonstrates leadership providing insight and contributions to ensure the company’s mission and values infuse the daily operations and ongoing success of the Program.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Client-specific oversight, initial assessment, treatment plan writing, reassessments, gather and maintain session schedule, caseload supervision/management
- Supervise Behavior Therapists
- Monitor data
- Write, modify, train on programs
- Serve as the main point of contact for each family; communicate with parents: daily/weekly updates, progress, concerns
- Facilitate client transition to new team when clinically appropriate
- Provides school consultation
- Collaborate with other providers/professionals, provide individual parent training, and group parent training
- Provide leadership, train new Behavior Therapists, provide mentorship to other BCBA’s in program, collaborate with Clinical or Executive Director for program-wide needs, questions and plans, meet with other BCBAs and Clinical Director/Executive Director for individual and program-wide collaboration and support
- Contribute to site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as directed
- Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development
- Protect the confidentiality of the client and family
Qualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required
- BCBA certification and Massachusetts license (LABA)
- One (1) plus years of BCBA experience or newly certified BCBA
- At least three (3) years of ABA experience or working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- At least three (3) years of experience working with children with autism ages 14 and younger, including toddlers
- Access to two recent redacted writing samples demonstrating clinical skills (Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Instructional Program)
- Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running
- Must consent to a criminal background investigation
- Travel to clients’ homes on the South Shore as needed
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company funded Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401K
- Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Competitive pay rate
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company provided tablets
- Advancement opportunities
Visit us @ www.ssautismcenter.com
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
South Shore Autism Center complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000