Description
Summary:
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will be primarily responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior plans based on these assessments. The BCBA is to ensure the effective implementation of all treatment plans and programming for their caseload of clients living independently.
Hybrid:
This is a hybrid position offering the best of both worlds:
Work from your home office with flexibility
Collaborate at SCDDB beautiful new office building located in Reeds Spring, Missouri
Provide direct services to clients across Southwest Missouri, including Stone, Taney, and Christian counties south of Springfield, MO
Required Skills/Abilities:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidential records.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or related software.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
With the growth of the department, will hire, train, and assist with the continual training of staff.
Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Identify areas of concern and assist with staff development and success.
Daily and monthly review of department documentation.
Reviews and approves payroll, mileage, credit card reconciliation, and other employee maintenance documents for RBTs.
Strong leadership skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Adheres to professional and legal requirements, the principles of behavior analysis, and always demonstrates sound professional judgment.
Collaborates with families, caregivers, and all service providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
Performs direct and indirect assessments to identify the function of the client’s behaviors.
Develops a treatment plan (including a behavior support plan) based on the functions of the behavior and treatment methodologies that are evidence-based.
Attends all relevant meetings for clients, including treatment team meetings, IEP/ISP (as allowed/needed), and staffing. Adequately demonstrates their abilities to work effectively as a part of a clinical team.
Attends any service coordinator reviews for any individual on their caseload.
Collects data before and during the implementation of the plan so that the plan’s efficacy can be assessed and data-based decisions can be made.
Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training, and support to clients, staff members, and family members during regularly scheduled visits.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented treatment plan and modifies the plan as necessary.
Upon receiving information from the director, the BCBA will initiate services with new clients in a timely manner.
Manages caseload and prepares and submits all required documentation on time. This includes, but is not limited to, assessments, treatment plans/BSPs, session notes after every session, at least monthly analysis of the data, updating the treatment plans as needed, participation in calls with insurance companies, etc.
Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), BCaBAs, and graduate students, if assigned to their department.
Performs other duties as requested/assigned.
Engage in respectful communication.
Use person-first or preferred language.
Talk with people served and include them in all aspects of their lives.
Support people to have optimal health and well-being.
Understand and follow supports for optimal health.
Administer medications accurately and reliably.
Ensure that people are free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Complete needed reporting and documentation.
Provide safeguards and appropriate leadership skills in challenging situations.
Support individuals with positive behavioral techniques to avoid challenging situations and promote respect and dignity.
Be a safe and conscientious driver.
Know the proper techniques and be able to respond to emergencies such as accidents, fires, tornados, or other situations.
Positively represent Stone County Disability Board
Uphold agency values.
Follow agency policies and procedures.
Communicate positively and clearly with supervisor and coworkers.
Meet and maintain established timelines and deadlines.
Complete duties assigned by supervisor or designee.
Working Conditions:
BCBA will work in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the individuals in program services. The environment may be fast-paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. The work can be physically demanding, including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting, or moving items up to 50 lbs., walking or standing for extended periods of time, or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must have Master’s degree in related field and current BCBA certification number.
2 years + experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
Must be able to identify and resolve obstacles in a timely manner; gather and analyze data; develop alternative solutions; must work well in group problem solving situations.
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must write clearly and informatively; edit work for grammar and spelling and complete sentences; vary writing style to meet the needs of the agency/client; must be able to explain anything in reports in layman’s terms to families.
Must follow policies and procedures; complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate parties if a deadline will not be met; support the organization’s goals and values.
Must display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work, develop innovative approaches and ideas.
Ability to pass criminal/registry background/DMV checks.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class E driver’s License.
Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, and Positive Behavioral Support Training, within the established timelines.
Ability and willingness to perform each essential duty and responsibility.
