Full Time/ Part Time BCBA
Key Connections Aba Services Llc
- Westford, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Possess a minimum of a master's degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field of study is preferred. Additional certification as a special education teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist in the state of MA is preferred.
- Have obtained and maintained certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
- Have obtained a license as Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in Massachusetts
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults
- Knowledge of appropriate behavioral intervention strategies, earning theories and instructional methods, ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
- Knowledge of developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
- Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
- Proficient in technology, such as Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ABA software platforms
- Assess situations and make proper judgments
- Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
- Objectively analyze crisis situations
- Respond quickly to emergency situations
- Handle aggressive and self-injurious behaviors of clients
- Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
- Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff
- Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
- Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
- Supervise clients during treatment sessions
- Be able to successfully complete acceptable number of billable hours each week depending on contract and caseload.
- Be available for work in the afternoons after school, early evenings, and weekends, as necessary.
- Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
- Complete session notes by midnight on the day the service is performed
- Oversee ABA home programs and provide parent training and support
- Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book (including writing programs and creating materials)
- Run monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians
- Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients
- Work with and oversee Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards and BACB requirements
- Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software (e.g., Central Reach).
- Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
- Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise.
- Follow third party contracts, standards, procedures, and best practices for insurance billing for ABA Communicate client progress and cases to leadership
- Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients.
- Attend staff trainings and agency meetings
- Other job duties as assigned by leadership
- Attend and successfully complete the following prior to beginning job (Failure to successfully complete these trainings can jeopardize the ability to be employed at the agency):
- New staff orientation
- Maintain LABA and BCBA
- Safety Care Training offered by the agency and renew certification annually
- First Aid/CPR/AED training provided by the agency and renew certifications as needed
- HIPAA/HITECH/FERPA Training
- Reporting Abuse and Neglect
- Cultural Competency
- Sexual Harassment
- Use of data collection
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Other agency or state specific training as determined by supervisor