BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST

LOGAN Center; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical insurance

Dental/Orthodontia

Vision plans

Prescription cost assistance

Retirement plans with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee referral incentive

Job summary

LOGAN Community Resources is a non-profit organization in Michiana focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) will train and supervise front-line staff implementing ABA programs and develop treatment plans for clients, reporting to a Senior BCBA or Assistant Clinical Director.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, crisis management, and ensuring high-quality services across autism supports

Qualifications

• BCaBA certification required.
• Master’s degree in psychology or related field or progress toward BCBA.
• Strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, including assessment and treatment.
• Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise front-line staff implementing ABA programs.
• Develop, monitor and modify treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy for clients as needed.
• Train staff and supervise program development and implementation.
• Ensure safety and ethical delivery of services.

Skills

BCaBA certification

Autism spectrum disorder knowledge

Training development

Excellent communication

Crisis management

Education

BCaBA certification

Master’s degree in Psychology or related field (or in graduate school working towards BCBA)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Description

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non‑profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans

Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures

403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

$15,000 company paid life insurance

Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The (BCaBA) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst will be a staff member in Autism Services. The major focus of this position is to provide training and support to the front‑line staff implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs through supervision and program development. (BCABA) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts are responsible for developing and supervising the implementation of behavior and treatment plans for the individuals we serve. This position will directly report to a Senior Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or Assistant Clinical Director.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Lead by example, displaying timeliness in arrival, work completion and treatment plan submission.


• Complete treatment plan reviews with insurances companies (when needed).


• Complete assessments for assigned clients.


• Develop, monitor, and modify the implementation of treatment plans for clients


• Present treatment plan to the insurance provider in a timely manner to ensure appropriate authorization and/or continuation of care.


• Provide Supervision to Behavior Technicians on all aspects of implementing high-quality ABA programs and their revisions.


• Provide direct therapy for clients as needed.


• Develop effective behavior plans.


• Receive crisis prevention training and supervise the implementation of crisis prevention.


• Assist in intakes when requested


• Work with other Center staff and home staff to make sure the therapy location is a safe and healthy environment. Report housekeeping and/or maintenance needs as they arise to Management.


• Provide information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame through EMR system.


• Learn insurance codes and billing necessities for insurance companies, to provide accurate and update information to staff and EMR system.


• Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with families and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues and other staff.


• Demonstrate cultural competency in providing consistent high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.


• Complete parent meetings for each client as assigned by the Clinical Director or by treatment plan.


• Meet supervision requirements per approved treatment plans.


• Assist in, or complete interviews for new hires to ensure staff are available for clients.


• Provide recommendations and resources for home programs and goals to encourage consistency and reinforcement for ABA programs outside of therapy.


• Assist Lead Behavior technicians in daily coverage assignments for clients.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health & safety of individuals served


• Represent LOGAN in a positive way in the community.


• Serve as an advocate to protect the dignity & human rights of individuals served.


• Serve as an example for staff in terms of good employee practices, including (but not limited to) excellent attendance and strict adherence to LOGAN policies.


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• BCaBA certification through the BACB


• Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field, or in graduate school working towards BCBA, and have taken and passed the BCaBA certification exam, through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of & experience with autism spectrum disorder, including assessment and treatment


• BCBA preferred and required asap, must be eligible to take exam based on education/graduation, and hours completion, and have plans to take the exam within 6 months


• Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals


• Experience developing and conducting trainings for various audiences.


• Ability to sit & use computer keyboard


• Ability to kneel, bend, & reach


• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day


• Ability to engage in crisis management during client behavior

CREDENTIALING

• Must be certified as a BCABA by the relevant CMH’s

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluid. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccine at no cost to employees in this job classification.