BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst ) in Northern NJ

JOB GOAL: The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. A BCBA will also oversee programming of associate behavior analysts and provide ongoing support and supervision to Direct Support Behavior Technicians as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with the ABA behavior treatment plans and curriculums.

 Counties: Sussex, Warren, Passaic and Morris

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 ·      Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of direct support professionals (behavior technicians).

·       Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.

·       Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families

·       Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction and in-service instruction to other support professionals.

·       Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teachappropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.

·       Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for families.

·        Provide ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.

·       Create ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.

·       Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).

·       Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.

·       Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.

·       Utilize software to enter session notes.

·       Provide consultation services and to maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies).

·       Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification are necessary (32 credits every 2 years).

·       Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and to provide ongoing feedback to government related agencies that contract with such families.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

·       Master’s degree in Special Education, Behavior Analysis or related human services field;

·       Certified as a BCBA

·       Licensed by the State if required by the state

·       Completion of all mandatory internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies trainings related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with client

·       Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations

·       Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction

·       Current on all required training/certifications provided for employment qualifications

·       Driver’s insurance on file with HR Department

·       Transportation that is reliable and insured in the state of practice

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will†relationship.