P/T Board Certified Behavior Analyst
3 days ago
Tampa
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Professional work delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services with youth served through CHN’s Residential and/or community-based programs in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Involves fee for service deliverables, assessment services, case consultation, and requires quality documentation of services provided. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • BCBA’s demonstrate behavior analytic skills from the BACB 5th edition task list., • BCBA’s deliver behavioral services campus wide including both direct behavior therapy services to youth as well as RBT session observations and staff training, using trauma informed practices to support the youth., • BCBA’s complete Preference Assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans, as qualified and as assigned., • BCBA’s complete required and necessary behavior evaluations and assessments such as Vineland, BASC, VBMAPP, MOAS, FAST, etc., • BCBA’s collaborate with multidisciplinary team on youth cases as assigned., • BCBA’s complete accurate, timely clinical documentation of the highest quality and consistent with agency standards, rules and regulations, and Medicaid requirements., • BCBA’s must be able and willing to drive to client homes or identified client session setting as needed, as well as appointments, community outings, and consultations., • BCBA’s complete required training modules, supervision notes, and progress notes in a timely manner., • BCBA’s enter necessary documentation into the Electronic Health Record and billing system for services provided., • BCBA’s collaborate with Case Managers, Foster Parents, GAL’s, and other child welfare professionals in order create a trauma informed, integrated team and expand behavior services capacity., • BCBA’s attend judicial hearings, staffing, MDT’s, as needed to advocate for clients., • BCBA’s maintain organized and current client files, date, materials, and stimuli., • BCBA’s review behavior plans with case managers and acquire signed approval of behavior plans., • BCBA’s collect data, graph data, analyze and summarize data., • BCBA’s attend and participate in all treatment plan reviews, psychiatric consultations, internal/external youth staffing meetings, and/or any client review meetings requiring the BCBA’s input., • BCBA’s coordinate, develop, and assist with the implementation of campus positive behavior supports and campus incentive programs., • BCBA’s provide behavior skills training with caregivers and staff to coach the implementation of evidence-based behavior management techniques., • BCBA’s build rapport with youth and their child welfare advocacy team., • BCBA’s engage in positive interactions with all staff, caregivers, parents, foster parents, case managers, and youth., • BCBA’s work within the philosophy, function and Human Resources practices of the Children's Home Network., • BCBA’s work within the ‘Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts’., • BCBA’s participate in and facilitate meetings, supervisions, group supervisions staffing’s, and trainings as needed., • BCBA’s oversee implementation of behavior analysis services for assigned case load, as qualified., • BCBA’s provide supervision and training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as needed., • BCBA’s provide direct 1:1 ABA services to youth, supervise RBT’s providing direct 1:1 ABA services to youth, and/or provide client-specific staff training for 65-70% of total hours worked in a week (billable hours)., • BCBA’s use evidence-based interventions to provide out of the box ABA therapy in an alternative environment with at-risk/high-risk youth., • BCBA’s assist the Director of Behavior Services with day-to-day operations in serving the behavioral needs of clients and staff in a residential facility. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required: a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field and must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst. Previous experience in writing and implementing behavior plans preferred. Previous experience with at-risk youth preferred. Licenses &Certifications: • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension., • Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance. Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy., • Must possess board certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Annual Training Requirements: Must fulfill annual training requirements required to work at CHN in addition to all training required to maintain BCBA/BCaBA certification. Some of the training topics are required annually: Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity/Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies: • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills., • Strong quantitative, project management, written and oral communications skills., • Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment and be results- oriented., • Strong customer service skills; to provide service in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner; to use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity, and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty, and resourcefulness., • Ability to process confidential and sensitive information with discretion., • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Ability to multi-task while paying attention to the details and managing changing priorities., • Ability to adjust in a short-time period and adapt as needed., • Visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities., • Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings., • Ability to speak clearly and effectively., • Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability., • Ability to use a personal computer and related office equipment., • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing., • Good hearing (with or without hearing device)., • Works within an office environment, drives to community locations for sessions, and works within residential campus activities, including youth cottages and other facility buildings., • High level of emotional discussions requiring self-awareness regarding loss/abuse issues and understanding of professional boundaries., • High interaction with children with externalizing behaviors., • Possible exposure to verbal abuse and physical behavior.