Travel Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Ascend Autism
Ascend is currently seeking a BCBA to join our growing team of professionals within our centerbased programs. In general the BCBA will be responsible for new client evaluation / consultation behavior assessments developing treatment plans ongoing case management and ABA Behavior Tech supervision / mentoring. In addition the BCBA will be traveling to and aiding in the opening of new center locations as well as training new RBTs and clinical staff for those locations.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop / update treatment plans as necessary
- Provide supervision of RBTs
- Manage oversee and implement 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy that is performed primarily in the centerbased environment. Inhome and communitybased services could be provided as necessary
- Prepare and facilitate on the job staff training
- Minimize cancellations of scheduled sessions
- Train family members / guardians on implementing the treatment plan
- Participate in team meetings and training workshops
- Be goaloriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
- Follow the policies and procedures of Ascend Autism Group
- Abide by BACB guidelines rules and regulations
- Collaborate with multiple team members across centers while also being able to work autonomously
- Under direct leadership of Ascends Clinical Director and management team assist on ad hoc temporary engagements across any of Ascend Autisms locations
Qualifications:
- Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Must hold a current New York State License (NY LBA) and be willing to obtain additional LBAs as necessary
- Experience working in centerbased ABA programs. Experience inhome and/or communitybased ABA programs is a plus
- Experience supervising paraprofessionals implementing ABA based treatment programs
- Experience working with children aged 216
- Experience conducting family trainings on ABAbased treatment plans
- Must live in Southern NY or Southern CT commuting distance to Hawthorne NY
- Able and willing travel away from home for up to 3 weeks per month
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Enthusiastic personality that will engage clients.
- Excellent verbal communication written communication and interpersonal skills with adults and clients.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with BCBAs support staff parents/guardians and clients in a positive and constructive way.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to plan manage and evaluate curriculum.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and sitting throughout the home and/or classroom.
- Must be able to lift to 45 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day and bend kneel or squat to be at eye level with clients.
Job Type: Fulltime
Pay: $85000.00 $95000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- ABA centerbased: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Required Experience:
Manager