Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst — Chelmsford, MA

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Summary

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will provide high-quality behavioral services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized behavior intervention plans, and providing ongoing support to individuals and their families. The BCBA will also supervise and train behavior technicians, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and monitor progress to ensure optimal outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts functional behavior assessments for adults with wide-ranging developmental profiles and diagnoses across day, vocational, community and residential programs 

• Designs behavioral intervention plans following the framework of PBS 

• Assists in the assessment of each program in the application of Universal Supports of PBS 

• Provides supervision and training to registered behavior technicians 

• Conducts and edits skill assessments 

• Assists in the support and ongoing training of staff in the use of Motivity digital data collection system 

• Works with the interdisciplinary team to ensure objectives align with individual’s goals 

• Develop and monitor behavioral data for individuals. 

• Make recommendations for program design and delivery to improve participants’ behavioral challenges, utilizing Incompass/Motivity’s vast library. 

• Collects and analyzes data to track progress and modify plans as needed 

• Provides Behavioral skills training to direct support staff on the implementation of Behavior Support Plan and skill acquisition programs so they are able to trouble shoot/problem-solve skill or interfering behavior challenges as they arise 

• Develops and assists program staff in the implementation of behavioral strategies and crisis intervention plans and protocols. 

• Works with PT, OT and SLP to help individuals meet their goals 

• Collaborates with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and the highest quality of care 

• Applying PABC principles, serves as a role model and coach to program managers and direct care staff relative to implementation of supportive behavioral techniques. 

• Assists program staff when behavioral or social skills issues arise with participants. 

• Works in collaboration with the clinical team to ensure sound, person-centered, and creative clinical programming based on team recommendations.

• Participates in clinical and staff meetings, ISP meetings, intake meetings, and other relevant meetings as assigned. 

• Serves as member of the Professional Interdisciplinary Team. 

• Serves as a member of the agency PBS leadership team. 

• Monitors and safeguards the health, well-being, and safety of individuals in the program on-site and in the community. 

• Reports issues to the appropriate persons and handles emergencies according to agency policies and procedures. 

• Ensures the coordination between residential and day services programs for continuity of care to dually supported participants. 

• Serves as a mandated reporter as required by the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. 

• Processes all human rights issues, incident, and accident reports in a timely manner according to agency policy/procedure. 

• Ensures the human rights of program participants are safeguarded in all interventions. 

• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with families, participants and staff and informs supervisor of significant and/or unresolved issues. 

• Acts in a manner consistent with organizational values, program mission, and service delivery goals. Serves as a resource and role model for staff. 

• Adheres to the BACB’s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. 

• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor as they relate to the duties in this job description. 

Position requires some (less than daily) local travel using personal vehicle (eligible for mileage reimbursement)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Behavior Specialist(s)

RBTs

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental 

• 403b with Match Life Insurance 

• And more!