Behavior Analyst Community Homes

Springbrook NY Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY Inc. is seeking a Licensed Behavior Analyst to oversee development and implementation of behavior support plans for individuals with challenging behaviors.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-site work three days per week and some travel to program sites. You will lead functional behavior assessments, develop and monitor plans, create data collection systems, and supervise staff in applying evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• BCBA or NY LBA and Master’s degree required; certification/licensure must be maintained.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; ability to learn additional software.
• Able to lift 50 lbs independently and assist with heavier lifts as needed.
• On-site work three days per week; valid driver's license to drive Springbrook vehicles.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads functional behaviour assessments (direct & indirect).
• Develops and implements behaviour support plans using current ethical practices.
• Creates data collection systems; monitors, graphs, and analyzes data.
• Provides direct care in residential or Day Hab settings to model interventions.
• Responds to crisis calls and assists with behavioural emergencies.
• Participates in team meetings and supervises BCBAs in training.
• Collaborates with staff and communicates with parents/guardians about behaviour status.
• Ensures compliance with ethical standards and regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention awareness

Education

Master’s degree

BCBA certification

New York LBA license

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Summary:

With team support, oversee development and implementation of behavior support plans for individuals with challenging behaviors. Hybrid position requiring on-site work three days per week. Some travel is required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the process for conducting functional behaviour assessments (direct & indirect)


• Conducts regular and formal behaviour observations across environments and adjusts interventions/plans accordingly. This includes the actual observation, staff interviews, and documentation of progress and observations in clinical notes.


• Develops and implements behaviour support plans using current and ethical practices of behaviour analysis. Requires good writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, work with others, manage paperwork, and use basic math skills to assess data.


• Develops behavioural goals for IEP/ Res Hab. / Day Hab. plan (as applicable) in collaboration with treatment team members.


• Creates data collection systems for plans and/or monitor, graph, and analyze data pertaining to behaviour plans.


• Collaborates with staff pertaining to behaviour problems and/or replacement behaviours.


• Provides direct care in the residential setting or Day Hab. as needed with the purpose of modelling behaviour interventions for staff members.


• Responds to Crisis calls and/or assists with behavioural emergencies


• Regularly attends and participates in team meetings.


• Provides supervision to BCBAs in training as assigned.


• Consults with other professionals and serves as a resource to staff members for information on issues pertaining to psychology (such as behavior analysis, diagnosis, test interpretation, treatments, teaching techniques, therapies, etc.) within their competency and expertise.


• Participates in psychiatric clinic/appointments as needed.


• Utilises the Human Rights Committee for restrictive interventions as needed.


• Communicates with parents or guardians regarding the behavioural status of participants. Obtains appropriate approvals when needed.


• Adheres to ethical standards for behaviour analysts, Springbrook policies/procedures, and all oversight agency regulations (OPWDD, NYSED).


• Fulfills any other requirements/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• BCBA or NY LBA and Master’s degree required. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Must maintain certification/licensure.


• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.


• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.


• Be able to perform all physical interventions.


• Work on site three days per week.