Autism Benefit BCBA/BCaBA (Union)- 25-22

Position: Autism Benefit BCBA or BCaBA (Union)

Position code: 25-22

Position Location: Autism Services

Current Work hours: 40 HRS/WK

Compensation Range:

Bachelors Degree: $23.93-$30.82/HR; Annual: $49772.74-$64098.63

* BCBA/BCaBA Enhancement of $2.00/HR (not included in wage line above)

Masters Degree: $31.21-$36.96/HR; Annual: $64920.96-$76876.80

*BCBA/BCaBA Enhancement of $2.00/HR (not included in wage line above)

Position Dates: ASAP

Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer

Date Position Posted: 5/22/2025

Internal Deadline: 5/29/2025

Requirements: Preference of a Masters degree in Behavioral Analytics but a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Analytics for other human services related field where BACB approved course sequence was completed may be considered. Must have BACB certification as a BCBA or BCaBA and eligible for Michigan Behavioral Analyst licensure. For anyone working with children they must receive 24 hours of Childrens training per calendar year.

Testing Requirements: Critical Thinking

All internal and external job applicants are required to use UltiPro to apply for this position. Please see the Sanilac County CMH website at and click on Employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Autism Benefit BCBA or BCaBA

Department: ABA Program

Location: Autism Services

Supervisor: Nicole Beagle COO

Shift: 40 Hrs/wk.-Flex Schedule Standard Hours between 8:30am - 6:00 pm

Classification: Classification 8-MA Level Classification 7 BA Level.

Prepared Date: 05/21/2025

Reviewed By HR:

Revised By: Nicole Beagle

Reviewed By:

Revised Date:

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting behavioral technicians and individuals with the diagnosis of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) behavioral assessments behavioral intervention and behavioral observation and direction under the BCBA or BCBA candidates. This position provides a variety of direct services based upon the department need. Staff will work with ASD staff to implement treatment plan goals and assist with development of age-appropriate social behaviors. Services are provided in the families home or community setting. Other ASD service programs that staff will be expected to work with are ABA individual/family therapy group therapy crisis intervention case management OT and PT services and ASD psychological and behavioral assessments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Professional staff that will create ABA treatment plan behavioral goals related to positive skill development and development of age-appropriate social behaviors.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral assessments as needed.
• Conduct behavioral assessment to assist with the development of ABA plans.
• Provide services in ASD therapeutically-orientated activities and skills training programs.
• Oversee and conduct various activities such as didactic groups life skills development and individual or team activities.
• Provides direct observation to behavioral technicians in accordance with ABA practices.
• Provided Parent Education in accordance with ABA practices.
• Instruct and/or assist in self-care grooming personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with training and education in age-appropriate developmental milestones.
• Assist with development of age-appropriate independent living skills.
• Assist in implementing the IPOS (Individual Plan of Service) to increase the persons abilities in areas of academics social interaction gross and fine motor coordination.
• Responsible for documenting performance behavior and treatment progress.
• Use approved Evidenced Practices Intervention techniques in a safe and appropriate manner as needed.
• Assist ASD staff with implementing consistent ABA intervention behavioral interventions and training on age-appropriate developmental milestones.
• Work with ASD staff to develop and teach appropriate techniques as identified in the IPOS.
• Consults with program supervisor professional staff peers and caregivers as needed to address problems or concerns specific to the individual they are working with.
• Prepares the training environment and sets up schedules of activities in accordance with the ABA intervention plan.
• Completes data collection monitoring reports progress note summaries assessment forms incident reports and other required documentation on the individual in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Is prepared to administer CPR First Aid and approved physical intervention techniques when needed.
• Transports individuals and materials as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with agency and program policies and procedures.
• Participates in committees and work teams as requested or assigned.

• Attend training that will help enhance knowledge and skills in regards to working with children with ASD.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALS; consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.
• JOB PERFORMANCE ACCURACY/EFFICIENCY; ability to properly organize and carry out job duties completing a normal amount of work in a timely manner
• JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILL; extent of job information and understanding possessed by employee.
• JOB ATTITUDE; amount of interest enthusiasm and positive intent shown on the job.
• FOLLOWS POLICIIES; demonstrates understanding of an adherence to policies.
• ADAPTABILITY; Extent to which employee adapts to changes in work situation.
• COMMUNICATION; verbal and written communication are constructive effective respectful and clear.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE; Ability to manage difficult or emotional individuals while providing services.
• JUDGEMENT/DISCRETION; extent to which decision and actions are based on sound reasoning and weighing of possible outcomes.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION; plans and organizes work activities/uses time efficiently.
• DEPENDABILITY; Follows Managements direction and commits to doing the best job possible.
• SAFTEY AND SECURITY; Uses materials and equipment safely and observes safety procedures/ensures individuals are not at risk.
• TEAMWORK; Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Preference of a Masters degree in Behavioral Analytics but a Bachelors Degree in Behavior Analytics or other human services related field where BACB approved course sequence was completed may be considered.
• Must have a BACB certification as a BCBA or BCaBA and eligible for Michigan Behavioral Analyst licensure.
• For anyone working with children they must receive 24 hours of Childrens training per calendar year.

• Upon hire staff will be trained in all ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Has the ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software. Typing speed of 45 wpm is recommended.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Michigan Chauffeurs License CPR First Aid and DCH Certification with in three months of hire. Serve Safe Hi-Lo operation and Quick Book training within three months of hire as per supervisory/ position duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Has a functional knowledge of effective behavioral treatment techniques and practical training strategies for the population being served.

Has adequate awareness and ability to implement the concept and practical implications of person-centered planning.

Relates effectively with supervisors professional staff and peers as well as families and school personnel.

Demonstrates an attitude of responsibility dependability competence and safety consciousness; and is able to model this to the individual served and others involved in the persons treatment.

Has adequate knowledge ability and willingness to provide Person Centered mental health services and supports as described in the Department of Community Health Person-Centered Planning Guidelines.

Has a working knowledge of common appliances tools and community activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee must be able to lift no less than 50 pounds as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near machinery or in vehicles is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in areas where universal precautions and confrontation avoidance techniques are required and is occasionally exposed to risk from body fluids or client actions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

The work environment will include the program site agency activities and vehicles and the community at large. Year round driving with or without consumers in the vehicle may be required.

Sanilac County CMH embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery a person-centered approach to treatment/services and cultural competence. An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment. This includes having lived experience with behavioral health issues.

Welcome to Sanilac County Community Mental Health

AFSCME Employees

In your orientation you will find several benefits. You may want to take a moment to review the benefits listed below and costs associated with each of them. You must work over 30 hours per week to be eligible for medical and caf benefits. Paid time off accruals are based on hours worked.

Benefit

Plan

Eligibility

Contributions per Month

Medical Insurance

POS $1000/$2000- 20%

BCN POS

Annual Deductibles-

In Network-

Individual-$1000/Family- $2000

First of month following hire date.

$123.27 - Single

$256.79- Two Person

$338.27 - Family

Medical Insurance

BCN HMO $2000/$4000

BCN HMO HDHP

H.S.A. Eligible Plan

Annual Deductibles-

Single-$2000/Family- $4000

First of month following hire date.

$57.03- Single

$118.35 - Two Person

$157.45 -Family

Medical/Rx Alternate

HMO HSA $3300/$6600

*Exchange State Bank-H.S.A Host

BCN HMO HDHP

H.S.A. Eligible Plan

Annual Deductibles-

In Network-

Single-$3300/Family-$6600

First of month following hire date.

$0.00 - Single

$0.00 - Two Person

$0.00 - Family

Annuity/Decline Medical Plans

Nationwide 457b

Eligible if waived all medical plans

$233/Month (less Social Security & Medicare taxes)

Dental Insurance

BCBSM

Annual Max-$1500 per member

Orthodontics-$1500-lifetime

First of month following hire date.

$42.22- Single

$84.45 - Two Person

$147.78 Family

Vision Insurance

Nation Vision Administrators

-NVA

First of month following hire date.

$10.54-Single

$18.94-Employee Spouse

$16.84-Employee Child(ren)

$27.38-Family

AFLAC

Multiple plans available for review for employee only and for family members

First of month following hire date.

Costs vary depending on plans purchased.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide-457B

*same account as your retirement contributions.

Prior to the first of each month.

Set up your own account or $233 (pretax) from medical opt out option

Life Insurance

RELIANCE- $40000 Policy Automatically if Union member.

*Can purchase additional Personal and Dependent/Spouse coverage.

First of month following 1^st full month of employment.

Employee Only - $0.00

*Additional Personal and

Dependents/ Spouse coverage charges will vary.

Retirement

Nationwide 401(a)-

If hired on or after 9/1/2019 the Authority shall contribute an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the employees base wage.

Pension-

For Employees hired prior to 09/01/2019 the pension formula will be a two percent (2%) multiplier and the Employer will continue to provide contributions as actuarially determined to insure the financial soundness of the fund.

Vested in the Authoritys contributions once thirty-six (36) months of service are completed with the Authority.

Vested in the Authoritys contributions once eight years of service are completed.

The Authority shall contribute fifty cents ($0.50) to the 401(a) Plan for each dollar ($1.00) an Employee contributes to his or her 457B Plan up to the first four percent (4%) of the employees base wage.

The Authority shall not contribute more than five percent (5%) of the employees base wage for its total contributions under this section.

Long Term Disability

RELIANCE 90-day disability waiting period & receive 66 2/3% of your income

First of month following 1^st full month of employment.

No cost to employee

PTO

Upon commencement of Employment - 25 days

After completion of Three Years of Employment 30 days

After completion of Nine Years of Employment 35 days

After completion of Twelve Years of Employment 40 days

Accrued bi-weekly at the close of the pay period based on hours worked. 40 hours worked receives full accruals.

If time is used before 3 months and employee leaves they must repay used portion.

See Union Contract.

Holiday Days

14 days per year

Paid upon 1^st day with Agency.

If part time then you receive pay for regularly scheduled days/hours only.

Union

Local 1518

Must be employed for three months to reach Just Cause Status.

Monthly Union Dues

- $47.90(F/T- above20 hrs./wk.)

- $35.80 (P/T 12 hrs./wk. or more not to exceed 20 hrs.)

- $22.40 (Lower P/T- 12hrs. or less/wk.)

Tuition Reimbursement

May be reimbursed up to $5250 annually. *Requires approval and funding availability limited spaces approved each year / contingent upon funding & Agency need.

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*Note if you do not need medical insurance $233.00 per month (less Social Security & Medicare Taxes) will be deposited into an annuity account. You will need to set up the annuity account through Nationwide Retirement.

For time off it is calculated upon the number of hours worked to reach the maximum benefit you must work 40 hours per week.