Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Community Options
Hamilton, NJ 08690
About the Job
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Mercer County, NJ. The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist youth with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. Targeted approaches will assist youth in regulating emotional and behavioral responses, developing meaningful relationships, and effectively understanding and expressing their needs to the best of their ability, which will aid in the successful transition to less intensive community services.
Responsibilities
- Implement behavioral support interventions and activities based on individual needs and ongoing assessment; frequency and duration may decrease or vary throughout the stay
- Provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) – Functional Behavioral Assessment and development of a Behavioral Support Plan
- Supervise RVT/Behavior Support Specialist staff as needed
- Implement the individualized Behavior Support Plan
- Provide Positive Behavioral Supports
- Provide training and supervision to support staff providing ABA services
- Provide direct supervision of the behavior technicians as required by Board Certification standards
- Modify the Behavioral Support Plan based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data
- Provide coordinated support with program staff and participate as part of the clinical team
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
- Master’s level Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
- Must obtain RBT credentials if not already obtained
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required trainings
- Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with the youth and their families
- Ability to exercise good judgement and remain calm in a crisis
- Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written forms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Required to share on-call coverage with other clinicians to ensure around the clock crisis response
- May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
- While performing duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Source : Community Options
