BCBA

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary :

Responsible for designing, training and monitoring the implementation of instructional and treatment programming, including behavior reduction and skill acquisition goals for Early Childhood and School Age clients.

Job Type : Fulltime

Essential Skills and Qualifications :

• Professional certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
• Master's degree, preferably in special education, applied behavior analysis, or psychology
• At least three years’ experience working in an applied behavior analytic model within autism or developmental disability field
• Experience assessing clients and developing clinical intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorders
• Experience in performance management and supporting a team in an intensive treatment environment
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills
• Communicates and collaborates well with team members, parents, professionals, and clients.
• Knowledge of typical child development (developmental milestones and social / emotional development)
• Experience implementing a variety of assessments, including but not limited to VB-MAPP, ABLLS, Vineland, EFL and ESDM
• Ability to problems solve crisis situations and implement effective intervention strategies
• Skilled in problem solving instructional and treatment programs
• Skilled in social skill development
• Knowledge and experiences with assistive technology

Benefits :

More about us :

Firefly Autism began its non-profit mission in 2003 to celebrate the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our values are our people, backed by our philosophy. With collaboration from families and other providers, we deliver services through individualized behavioral plans and instructional goals that meet the client’s interests, values, and support needs. At Firefly Autism, we believe in using the principles of assent-based and values-based practices to ensure a person-centered approach to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy.

Firefly Autism proudly invests in the career of smart, diverse, result driven, and compassionate BCBA’s. We value our employees' learning and development by providing exceptional free training in the following areas : Professional crisis management (PCM), CEU Library, continuing education & growth opportunities, including partnerships with Capella University and Purdue Global University for discounted tuition rates in multiple disciplines, internal opportunities, and mentorship built-in!

At Firefly Autism our work matters, and so does each one of our valued team members. Thus, we are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse group of employees at all levels of support and operation. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, equality, communication, understanding, and acceptance. We encourage applications from wide range of backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, neuro-distinct individuals, persons within the LGBTQ+ community.

We recognize that diversity inspires innovation. Thus, we welcome and celebrate team members regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and unique abilities to contribute to our mission and core values. Our unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our clients.

Req #1002