P/T Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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. Strong communication and documentation skills. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: 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). Able to lift at least 20 lbs. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 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.