Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!
The BCaBA designs, implements, oversees, and supervises therapy programs to support our people in services needing applied behavior analysis and related supports to improve their daily functioning and autonomy under the direction of a BCBA. This position utilizes ABA techniques such as positive reinforcement, shaping, prompt fading, and task analysis to create individualized plans for clients, families, and teams to implement. Additionally, they are responsible for designing and monitoring data collection to support the evaluation of behaviors and monitor progress. This position is responsible for monitoring the services delivered to the client and family and managing personnel issues with the support of the BCBA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Able to lead cross-functional teams in support of the client’s treatment plan
Administer assessments (e.g., ABLS-RR, AFLS) and create goals based on the assessments.
Assesses the individual’s performance and implements treatment based on established goals, including but not limited
to the FBA (i.e., Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Support Plans, Behavior Reduction Plans).
Serves, communicates, and consults as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Provides training and education to staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
Provides feedback and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians
Participates in ongoing treatment meetings, as well as staff meetings and professional development opportunities
Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians and ensures the maintenance of their credentials.
Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe workplace. This position's safe work practices and policies shall be reviewed and strictly followed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Accountability
Accurate listening
Attention to detail
Compassion and kindness
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision making
Initiative
Leadership and mentorship
Management
Organizational
Able to follow directions
Capable of passing the required training, including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid. Medication Administration (Med Aide) and Universal Precautions
Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
Comfortable with providing personal care
Computer, and electronic communication literate
Learning-focused
Responsible and reliable
Person-centered
Policy-supportive
Respectful and professional in communications
Team builder
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BCaBA Certifications, but will consider applicants who will become certified within three months.
Has met Supervisor Requirements through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Travel as needed, with overnight stays.
SHIFTS: FT (35 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.
