Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description

To be considered for any SJCS careers, all applicants must apply using this link: SJCS Careers

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive and that no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in four states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We want to add a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to our team. The ideal candidate will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The candidate will develop a client’s treatment plans and supervise Behavior Technicians to implement such programs. Reporting to the State Director - DMV, you will work alongside the State Director to ensure that SJCS realizes its vision and mission.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Provide clinical oversight to clientele to drive compliance and retention to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Train, manage, and retain a team of Behavior Technicians who directly report to the Supervising Clinician.
• Engage parents in ABA therapy to improve client outcomes
• Develop child-specific behavior plans in accordance with the principles of ABA therapy.
• Attend corporate meetings and training as scheduled.
• Provide supervision for staff seeking board certification in behavior analysis or registered behavior technician.
• Promote the growth of SJCS’s mission and values and assist in the pursuit of collaborative opportunities within the field and the community.
• Demonstrate commitment to the families we support.
• Promote the growth of SJCS and assist in the pursuit of business opportunities.
• Develop own professional skill through participation in continued education, advanced trainings, and mentorship provided by SJCS.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety, as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

The hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 annually.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! To be considered, apply today on our company website, SJCS Careers.

Qualifications

The minimum experience, education, and requirements needed for consideration:

• Master's degree in psychology, special education, or related fields.
• Current BCBA certification.
• Two to three years of experience within the field.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be an effective part of a treatment team.
• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of administrative management, and the ability to interpret them to the staff and the public;
• Extensive knowledge of program practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance;
• Ability to keep the all relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate;
• Ability to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of diverse staff in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public;
• Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions; and
• Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Have experience and knowledge in Microsoft Teams, One Drive, and Google Drive.
• Excellent cooperation skills in team orientation and flexibility when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be a team player who is detail-oriented, a multi-tasker, and a problem-solver.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet current funding authority requirements as required.
• Having a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current driving record in good standing is required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• The team member may be exposed to a client who exhibits physically aggressive behavior, including kicking, pinching, punching, biting, etc.
• The team member may have to use appropriate behavior management techniques with a client. Such a response requires agility, quick reflexes, and the ability to use physically evasive movement.
• The team member must stand, walk, sit, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, hear, type, and write.
• The team member will also be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as phones, computers, copiers, files, etc.
• The team member must be able to independently push, pull, lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near, far, and field of vision

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000