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Job Summary:
Under direction of the Clinical Director this BCBA or BCaBA works directly with children with Autism. The Supervising Analyst will manage a caseload of direct 1:1 services as well as provide supervision to cases on monthly bases.
The Supervising Analyst reports primarily to the Clinical Director and is additionally overseen by the Regional and Executive Directors.
Typical Duties: Perform any combination of the following: work directly 1:1 with children with disabilities as well as provide supervision to Behavior Assistant cases on at least a monthly bases, use a variety of ABA techniques such as discrete trial instruction, natural environment training, reinforcement and punishment to teach a variety of skills pertaining to communication, social interactions, academia, daily living as described in the child’s individualized behavior plan (IBP); train others in the implementation of the programs listed above; monitor progress in identified areas, record appropriate data regarding skills acquisition and problem behavior; attend meetings, conferences, journal reviews, and in-services related to job responsibilities and professional development; conduct a variety of assessments as needed; maintain a variety of service related records and prepare reports related to services provided.
Job Requirements: Reaching Milestones is seeking highly motivated certified behavior analysts (BCaBA or BCBA) with a strong understanding of and ability to apply behavior analytic principles; willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and protocols; ability to provide effective feedback and ensure that recommendations are implemented correctly to client programs. Work a minimum of 130 billable hours in a month. Successful applicants will have experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting functional behavioral assessments/analyses, developing individualized behavior programs, conducting language assessments (VB-MAPP / ABLLS), and/or implementing verbal behavior programs.
Knowledge of: Discrete trial methods; appropriate strategies and methods for shaping client behavior including sign/mand training, increasing vocal responding, accepting no, interruption/transition, count-mand, 3 Step guided compliance, and escape/extinction; Microsoft Excel and data collection, report writing using Excel data, records, management, storage, and retrieval. Ability to: Oversee the individualized behavior plans, provide quality supervision to cases as evidenced by a strong understanding and successful completion of Supervising Analyst checklist, documentation, and follow-up procedures; keep accurate records and write reports; maintain confidentiality per HIPPA standards; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and uphold cooperative working relationships with clients, parents, teachers, behavior assistants, supervisors, and other staff; ability to multi-task and analyze data. Competencies • Technical Capacity • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility • Thoroughness • Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others • Communication Proficiency (Co-workers, Parents, Clients) • Flexibility • Initiative, self starter • Ability to motivate and ignite a team Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises Behavior Assistants on their direct services cases at the clinic.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional clinic environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands This is largely an active role. This would require the ability to bend, sit, stand, lift, walk, and diaper a child throughout the day. Lifting requirement range is 5-20 lbs. but may exceed in 20 lbs. in some cases.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Pay: is commensurate with education and experience.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters in Psychology or related field is desirable. BCaBA or BCBA required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
