Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Benchmark Human Services-GA; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU Reimbursement & In House CE

Relocation assistance

Opportunities to supervise

Company laptop provided

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

401k Plan with company match

Profit sharing plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Life insurance

Discount programs

Referral bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Recertification costs covered

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services-GA invites a qualified BCBA to join a crisis support home in Tifton, GA. You will assess, design, and supervise behavioral supports for individuals with IDD in a residential setting.

Responsibilities include data collection, BSP development, staff training, and collaboration with the IDT and supervisor. A Master’s degree and BCBA license are preferred, with extensive crisis intervention training and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Active BCBA license preferred.
• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work or related field required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals with IDD.
• Minimum of 35 hours of training in behavior analysis and behavior supports.
• Experience with behavior supports evaluation and services for people with IDD.
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the professional team for the crisis support home.
• Provide direct monitoring, assessment, intervention, and staff training in behavioral supports.
• Maintain objective data on the skills and needs of individuals served.
• Maintain program data including key data points and quality outcomes.
• Complete functional assessments and develop BSPs; consult after discharge.
• Communicate with IDT, team clinician, and supervisor.
• Modify BSPs as necessary and attend meetings as directed.
• Attend psychiatric appointments and discharge meetings as required.
• Train direct support staff on implementing BSPs and data collection.
• Ensure confidentiality and assist in discharge planning.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Education

Active BCBA license

Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work or related field

Minimum of two years’ experience with individuals with IDD

Job description

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

If you’re looking for something outside of a typical clinic setting where you can help people with disabilities become more independent and involved in their community, then Benchmark is the place for you! We are seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to work with clients at an IDD respite home in Tifton, GA. We provide thorough training, great challenges, and even greater fulfillment as you help individuals reach their maximum potential. The BCBA will work with 1 to 4 individuals with impairments in a temporary residential home to stabilize and teach behavior and independence skills.

Full time 7 days on following 7 days off, Multidisciplinary team approach!

Benefits:

• CEU Reimbursement & In House CE opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to supervise
• Company laptop provided
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit sharing plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount programs
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Recertification costs covered

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the professional team for the crisis support home.
• Ensure that all services are documented and meet all criteria for Medicaid waiver billing.
• Provide direct monitoring, assessment, intervention, and staff training including behavioral supports, proactive strategies, triggers, staff interventions, replacement behaviors, etc.
• Maintain system for collecting objective data regarding the skills and needs of individuals served.
• Maintain system for collecting program specific information including key data points.
• Maintain quality outcome data.
• Complete functional assessment.
• Develop and implement BSP. Behavior Specialist will consult after discharge.
• Seek input and maintain effective communication with IDT, team clinician, and supervisor.
• Modify BSP's as necessary.
• Attend all agency, departmental, and individual specific meetings as directed.
• Attend individual psychiatric appointments and inpatient psychiatric discharge meetings.
• Conduct direct support staff training on implementation of individual behavioral support plans and related data collection.
• Supervises and assists in transport of individuals, as needed.
• Supervises and reviews all incidents of physical intervention.
• Maintain individual confidentiality.
• Assist team clinician in case management functions and discharge planning.
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Provide behavior services across all shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Preferred: Active BCBA license
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals
• Minimum: Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work or related field.
• Minimum of 35 hours of training and education in behavior analysis and behavior supports.
• Experience with behavior supports evaluation and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.

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