Behavior Analyst Board Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule : Monday - Friday, Varies

Pay : Based on experience

Job Location : Bryant, AR

Position Type : Full Time

Education Level : Masters in behavior analysis or related field and BCBA certification

SUMMARY : The primary function of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst ( BCBA ) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with behavioral and social / communication challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties include the following but not considered an inclusive list.

• Exhibits knowledge of developments / trends in developmental disabilities and aging.
• Exhibits proper cooperation, enthusiasm, and interest in all areas necessary for the success of FCC and associated services provided.
• Assures compliance with State / Federal law, and CARF accreditation.
• Responsible for interviewing / hiring / training RBT's; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding / disciplining employees; addressing complaints / resolving problems.
• Prepares timely reports / records for quality management review with CARF and Executive Management meetings.
• Assists in community involvement for Public Relations.
• Administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS) and functional assessment measures.
• Develops individualized goals and objectives for home-, community-, and center-based programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.
• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Conducts regular parent / caregiver and teacher training and consultation.
• Develop materials, training and provide resources for and provide professional learning to parents / guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and and / or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties.
• Train behavior technicians on ABA program and individualized plans of care.
• Conducts and oversees the initial RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training.
• Directly observe treatments administered by behavior technicians.
• Facilitate natural environment interventions when appropriate.
• Review technician's documentation and data collection and provide feedback as needed.
• Communicate through checking voicemail and email regularly.
• Is responsible for ongoing individual program oversight and conducting weekly supervision meetings with Program Coordinators and Behavior Technicians.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner according to written procedures and regulatory / payer guidelines.
• Develops written reports documenting behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences.
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of FCC.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, write and interpret medical history, assessment reports and relevant data. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees within the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE : To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Why Friendship Community Care :

Friendship Community Care strives to offer highly competitive benefits package, and a family work environment!

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!

Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.

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