What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Analyst (Temp to Hire) position at Y.A.P.A. Apartment Living Program Inc?
Site: Cordova, TN
Licensed Behavior Analyst to contract at an hourly rate for assessments, staff training and plan development, review and revision for up to 6 persons with IDD supported in a community behavioral health program. Hours and rate are negotiable. Come join our interdisciplinary team that includes a licensed therapist, nurse practitioner, social worker, case manager, program director, and residential advisors (who have completed training for RBTs)!
Specific Responsibilities:
- Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments for each member
- Based on the assessment data, behavioral observations, and collateral information, develop a person-centered Behavior Support Plan for each member
- Train staff to competency on implementation and documentation of the BSP and any other treatment/transition plans
- Lead the staff in periodic reviews of treatment and transition-planning progress with each member, in accordance with policy and procedures
- In collaboration with Senior Leadership, the IDD Services Director, and program director, develop programming to support people in gaining the skills (e.g., social, leisure, pre- employment, problem-solving) to transition to less restrictive levels of care upon transition
- Provide guidance in helping staff to gain RBT certification as well as ongoing supervision for those maintaining the RBT certification.
- Maintain a state of continuous regulatory readiness in all areas of responsibility
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Education: Minimum Masters Degree from an accredited Behavior Analysis program
- Licensure: TN State license as a BCBA for independent practice required for relevant work
- Experience: At least 3 years’ experience providing BA services as well as 1 year supervisory experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Strong sense of teamwork and mentoring highly desired, including ability to work with leadership and extended team remotely
- Motivated individual with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Must be a self-initiator with the ability to maintain confidentiality and self- manage
For all Full-Time Employees our benefit package includes:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance available within 60 days of hire
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- STD/LTD
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Spending Accounts
- Able to participate in company 401K after 6 months of hire
- Company 401K match up to 3%
All Employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program