Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Outreach)

Birchtree; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchtree, a nonprofit promoting inclusion for individuals with autism, seeks an Outreach BCBA to provide technical assistance, program and staff consultation, training, and supervision in public schools, home, and community settings.

The Outreach BCBA oversees skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, monitors data to evaluate progress, and coaches families, caregivers, and staff to implement effective interventions across contexts.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Behavior Analysis with BCBA certification.
• Minimum four years of clinical experience with autism.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Delivers BCBA services in accordance with contracts and ethical guidelines.
• Develops and manages skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Designs data collection methods and analyzes data to guide progress.
• Provides supervision to RBTs and coaching to staff and families.
• Collaborates with schools, families, caregivers, and Birchtree instructors.

Skills

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Autonomy

Adaptability

Data-driven decisions

Education

Graduate degree in Behavior Analysis

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job description

Birchtree is a nonprofit organization that promotes inclusion, independence, and holistic growth for individuals with autism and other diverse abilities. The Outreach Board Certified Behavior Analyst is an essential role that provides technical assistance, program and staff consultation, training, and supervision in public school, home, and community settings. This position collaborates with public school staff, families, caregivers, and Birchtree Clinical Instructors/RBTs to build capacity, support the implementation of effective programming, and promote meaningful progress for students and clients. The Outreach BCBA oversees skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming, closely monitors data to evaluate progress, and modifies interventions as needed to ensure effectiveness. In addition, the Outreach BCBA provides consultation and support to self-pay clients and their families and/or caregivers in home and community settings. Outreach BCBAs report directly to the Outreach Program Director.

Responsibilities Include:

• Works in accordance with the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code and BACB Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Practice Guidelines
• Delivers BCBA services in accordance with all assigned contracts for services
• Develops and manages personal schedule based on contracts for services
• Meets annual billable expectation
• Completes all responsibilities within a framework based on the principles and standards of applied behavior analysis
• Designs, implements, and oversees all skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with a focus on positive programming
• Is knowledgeable and maintains an awareness of the contents of students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and all other related reports and evaluations
• Actively participates in the development of student IEPs and progress reports when requested by school teams
• Designs, implements, and oversees positive behavior support plans and behavior intervention procedures
• Designs and implements data collection methods
• Analyzes student data to effect program change, maintain program integrity, and to assist with the preparation of student progress reports
• Recommends and administers functional behavior assessments and skills-based assessments in accordance with BACB guidelines and following special education processes
• Engages in effective ongoing communication and collaboration with school teams, stakeholders, clients, and caregivers
• Provides training to parents/caregivers, school, and agency staff, as needed
• Provides support, supervision, training, and evaluation of direct instructional staff
• Provides supervision to staff enrolled in BCBA programs, following the BACB supervision guidelines as needed
• Provides direct supervision to RBTs in accordance with the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code and keeps documentation of supervision
• Provides technical assistance to public school teams in accordance with the NH Special Education Procedural Safeguards
• Demonstrates and maintains awareness of current restraint and seclusion laws
• Provides coaching and positive and corrective feedback to direct instructional staff, including input about expectations of staff working with students
• Manages politically sensitive and litigious cases
• Attends all staff, management, and other meetings or training as required and actively participates in these meetings
• Provides professional development training on ABA and/or autism-related topics as needed
• Adheres to, supports, and models all Birchtree policies and procedures for staff with professionalism
  Consistently models the Birchtree Philosophy
• Performs other activities as assigned

Qualifications:

The successful Outreach Board Certified Behavior Analyst candidate must have a graduate degree in Behavior Analysis and be certified through the BACB. Must have at least four years of clinical experience and professional training with children and youth with autism. This person must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with a team. Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must be flexible, intuitive, and work successfully in a fast-paced and stressful environment and with high levels of autonomy. Must conduct themselves professionally and maintain the confidentiality of information about students and staff issues.

Physical Qualifications:

To perform essential functions of the job, one must be physically capable of standing, stretching, bending, walking, running, and lifting/transporting a minimum of 60 lbs. Must be capable of moving and thinking quickly under stressful situations and able to function in a fast-paced environment.