About This Role
This role involves leading and empowering care teams to help children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop essential skills to thrive in their communities. It suits a passionate and experienced Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who can create a positive and supportive environment for clients and staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that empower clients to achieve greater independence, enhance their communication and social skills, and improve their overall quality of life
- Administer assessments such as VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming and EFL
- Utilize expertise in evidence-based methodologies, including ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT, to create effective interventions
- Adhere to HIPAA practices and policies
- Supervise, train, and mentor Program Supervisors and Registered Behavior Technicians in ABA concepts
- Foster professional growth and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery
- Conduct fidelity checks and performance reviews, providing constructive coaching and feedback to maximize team effectiveness
- Design and implement data collection procedures to meticulously track client progress and make informed treatment modifications
- Manage client documentation, regularly review data, and submit timely progress reports to insurance providers
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and other service providers
- Equip families, caregivers, and other service providers with the knowledge and tools to implement ABA techniques in the home
Requirements
- Master's degree in a related field
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) certification in good standing
- Three years of experience working with children and/or adults with autism, including experience administering the ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, and/or Essentials for Living
- At least 12 units of coursework from an approved BACB course sequence or equivalent experience and demonstrated skills in ABA programming and case supervision
- Two or more years of experience providing staff direction and development in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated integrity and adherence to the BACB Ethical Code
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, lift up to 40 lbs, and be comfortable spending time on your feet
- Must be able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including frequent exposure to disability disorders, occasional emergency situations and trauma, and constant client contact requiring concentration and sound decision-making
