Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date / Time 01 / 28 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 02 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,050.00 - $6,310.00 Salary (Annually) $60,600.00 - $75,720.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Chattanooga, TN Department Disability and Aging (DDA)
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL OFFICE, HAMILTON COUNTY
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
This position may be eligible for a remote / hybrid work schedule.
Qualifications
Education and Experience : Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Behavior Analyst, eligible for licensure by the State of Tennessee as a Behavior Analyst, and two years of post-graduate full-time professional behavior analysis experience.
Substitution of Education for Experience : None.
Substitution of Experience for Education : None.
Necessary Special Qualifications : Licensure or a temporary permit as a behavior analyst with the State of Tennessee is required at the time of employment and must be maintained for the duration of the one-year probationary period; licensure as a behavior analyst with the State of Tennessee is required by the end of the probationary period.
Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Summary : Under direction, performs behavior analysis administrative and clinical work of unusual difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features : An employee in this class uses the technologies and methods of applied behavior analysis to address complex problems in a variety of settings. This classification differs from that of Behavior Analysis Director in that an incumbent of the latter directs all behavior analysis activities within a specified setting.
Responsibilities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems :
- Analyzes and interprets behavioral assessment and treatment data to determine the relative efficacy of procedures being applied.
- Determines when changes need to be made to behavioral support plans and level of service based on data analysis and stakeholder preferences.
- Determines when conditions preclude implementation of behavior services.
- Develops action steps to address barriers to service.
- Determines when to facilitate team-building, seek consultation, or make a referral to another provider or service.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings :
Conducts direct observation of provision of services and individual behavior to develop functional assessments and to determine treatment fidelity.Monitors implementation fidelity of behavioral interventions at regular intervals.Monitors data reliability at regular intervals.Reviews records of behavior services provided and serious incident alerts at prescribed intervals to identify progress and improvement in agency processes and need for changes in services and supports.Developing Objectives and Strategies :
Develops behavior treatment strategies based on functional assessments and data analysis in collaboration with stakeholders.Directs the development of quality improvement plans in accordance with applicable standards.Directs the development of objectives for quality improvement in accordance with applicable standards.Writes measurable, observable, and achievable treatment objectives based on data analysis.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others :
Attempts to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts, and negotiate with others to provide appropriate behavior analysis services.Facilitates conflict resolution among stakeholders that provide services.Collaborates with peers to achieve organizational goals and objectives.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events :
Participates in or facilitates team meetings to identify reasons for referral, barriers, and roles and responsibilities.Identifies barriers to service provision and desired behavior changes through analysis of information gathered.Identifies individual and group needs by determining socially significant behaviors through information gathered.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :
Evaluates information reviewed and analyzed to make recommendations to stakeholders.Applies review tools to determine compliance with applicable standards.Participates in peer reviews to evaluate the acceptability and quality of services.Analyzing Data or Information :
Applies behavior analytic methods to determine functional relationships between environment and behavior.Analyzes behavioral data to determine response to intervention by applying behavior analytic methods.Performing Administrative Activities :
Responds to e-mails, phone calls, and other correspondence as required.Enters personal time and leave and overtime requests into state timekeeping system.Maintains databases with contracted providers' information.Getting information :
Gains information through records review, direct observation, referencing resources, and through phone calls and e-mails from other employees, contract agencies, and individuals served and their families to provide consultation, assess behavior service needs, and assess quality of agency processes and appropriateness and effectiveness of interventions and treatment strategies.Participates in team meetings to gather information.Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :
Provides consultation and guidance to contracted providers and other stakeholders.Consults with peers and supervisors to refine operating procedures and practices.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :
Uses published and peer-reviewed research to support recommendations.Attends conferences and seminars to keep abreast of scientific and professional knowledge.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work :
Completes tasks according to established timelines.Prioritizes tasks and treatment needs based on most recent data from multiple sources.Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials :
Inspects program implementation materials prescribed by the behavior analyst periodically to ensure that they are operating appropriately and reports findings to the appropriate person.Inspects behavioral safety intervention devices prescribed by the behavior analyst periodically to ensure that they are operating appropriately and reports findings to the appropriate person.Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information :
Reviews service plans to estimate the amount of behavior service units needed.Estimates the cost of prescribed behavioral intervention materials to ensure that there are adequate resources available.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :
Shares needed information with others within the organization through formal reports, face-to-face meetings, phone conversations, and e-mail to coordinate services.Communicates with supervisors and peers to ensure consistency across applicable standards.Processing Information :
Processes information to prioritize needs.Processes large volumes of information in accordance with system requirements.Thinking Creatively :
Applies creativity in designing and implementing individualized behavior treatment plans.Performing General Physical Activities :
Participates in physical crisis intervention techniques as necessary.Assisting and Caring for Others :
Provides behavioral analytic services in a variety of settings to improve the quality of life for persons receiving behavioral services.Advocates for acceptance of recommended plans.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time and avoids harmful dual relationships.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :
Explains technical information for stakeholders so that it is easily understood.Coaching and Developing Others :
Conducts reinforcement- and competency-based trainings, including modeling and prompting.Training and Teaching Others :
Conducts relevant trainings regarding the delivery of behavior services.Interacting with Computers :
Uses computer to develop presentations, prepare spreadsheets, perform word processing activities, send and receive e-mail, and perform research.Communicating with Persons outside Organization :
Shares needed information, in compliance with applicable privacy standards, with stakeholders outside the organization through face-to-face meetings, phone conversations, and e-mail to coordinate services.Documenting / Recording Information :
Documents information gathered in spreadsheets and word processing documents to create permanent records.Staffing Organizational Units :
Participates in the hiring process as requested.Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies :
Functional / Technical CompetencyProblem SolvingProcess ManagementConflict ManagementDrive for ResultsPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationsCustomer FocusNegotiatingSelf-DevelopmentKnowledge :
Advanced knowledge of applied behavior analysis to carry out essential job duties.Skills :
Intermediate active learning skills for professional development and for decision making and problem solving.Intermediate active listening skills to be sensitive to the needs of stakeholdersAdvanced critical thinking skills in applying behavioral technologyAdvanced learning strategies skills to teach and learn behavioral interventionsBasic mathematical skills to analyze applicable dataAdvanced monitoring skills to make improvements or take corrective actionAdvanced behavioral science skills to solve problemsIntermediate instructing skills to teach others and provide corrective actionIntermediate social perceptiveness skills to interface effectively with stakeholdersAdvanced complex problem-solving skills to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Advanced quality control analysis skills to evaluate quality or performance.Advanced judgment and decision-making skills to analyze the risk and benefits of proposed actions.Abilities :
Deductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionOriginalityWritten ComprehensionTools & Equipment
ComputerTelephoneFax MachinePrinter
Salary : $60,600 - $75,720
