Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA
Job Description
Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA
Burlingtown Township, NJ
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with some flexibility
Seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA for a well-established behavioral health leader in Burlington Township, NJ. Services are provided in a community home serving 5 individuals with an intellectual disability and behavioral health needs. The home is licensed by the Division of Youth and Family Services. Responsibilities include:
- The BCBA plans, develops, and monitors behavioral support plans for clients diagnosed with an intellectual disability and behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrates expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, which includes knowledge of behavior management techniques, data collection, and ethical considerations during treatment.
- Completes comprehensive functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
- Develops materials and provide resources for behavior interventions to be used by staff and parents/guardians.
- Promotes positive client behavior using Positive Behavior Support principles with families, group home staff and other professionals.
- Provides training in the use of data collection, positive behavior supports intervention techniques and instructional methodologies for staff.
- Attends IEP/Child Family Team (CFT) meetings, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information.
- Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and management as assigned/needed.
- Traveling to group home sites (total of 5) as required for observations, functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, or programmatic recommendations for individuals as assigned/needed.
- Provides consultation through teaching, observation, and feedback using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis as assigned/needed
- Monitors treatment progress and effectiveness regularly, maintaining high rates of progress.
- Completes reports and other paperwork within the established timeframes.
Requirements:
- Active BCBA certification or licensure.
- One year of experience in working with developmentally disabled persons involving applied behavior analysis and behavior modification preferred.