Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Powerback; Town of Southold (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Licensed Behavior Analyst to improve behavior and skill acquisition in children with developmental disabilities. Key responsibilities include delivering specialized instruction, consulting with teachers, and training parents. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field, hold a BCBA certification, and have a Licensed Behavior Analyst license. This role offers the opportunity to work closely within the educational framework of New York, contributing to the developmental growth of children in various programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain BCBA certification.
• Experience providing behavioral services to children with autism.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized instruction for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.
• Consult with classroom teachers to adjust learning environments.
• Assess and document student progress through various assessments.

Skills

Direct work with clients exhibiting aggressive behaviors

Behavioral Intervention Planning

Support and training for parents and caregivers

Education

Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

BCBA certification

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license

Job description

Overview

Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (now a subsidiary of Powerback Rehab) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is still locally run by the same family and continues to add diverse leaders who embrace the dedication to the community and yet bring new insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the absolute best services for our clients. We have recently joined Powerback Rehab in an effort to provide employees with lower cost benefits, access to clinical support teams, and possible career growth opportunities.

Position Summary: The Licensed Behavior Analyst will provide services designed to facilitate improved behavior and skill acquisition in children with autism, other developmental disabilities, and behavioral difficulties. Major aspects of this position include but are not limited to the provision of behavioral services through direct intervention with students, consults with staff, and training with parents and caregivers. This position serves children receiving services through the Early Intervention program, The Committee on Preschool Special Education, or school-based Special Education.

Responsibilities

1. Delivers specialized instruction and training for children who are recommended for or prescribed Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.
2. Consults with classroom teachers in order to help them adjust a student's learning environment and instruction delivery.
3. Assesses and documents a student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements, curriculum-based assessments, functional behavior assessments, and data collection.
4. Writes daily log notes, quarterly progress notes, and annual review reports.
5. Conducts and writes Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
6. Provides parent and caregiver training, support, and education.
7. Attends IFSP/CPSE/CSE meetings as needed.
8. Provides supervision and guidance to Registered Behavior Technicians.
9. Conducts training and professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals.
10. Performs other related duties as required.

Educational/Vocational Requirements

1. This position requires a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
2. Must hold and maintain BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
3. Must hold a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license in the state of practice.

Job Skills

1. This position involves direct work with clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviors. This may require the use of appropriate physical interventions to prevent harm to both the client and the individual.

Compliance

1. Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
2. Participates in required orientation and training programs.
3. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
4. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
5. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.