BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Conducts functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment planning within the context of a person-centered system of service delivery that values improved life quality for clients receiving ABA services. Ensures that a functional assessment of behavior is completed for each individual, based on his/her own goals for improvement. Coordinates the work of the support team in developing and utilizing treatment plans that target long-term goals and short-term objectives based on the functional behavior assessment. Routinely evaluates treatment plan progress for all assigned clients, and recommends modifications to promote client success in attainment of replacement behavior skills. Mentors behavior specialists who are not yet certified as behavior analysts, as needed. Reports to the ABA Program Manager or Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Promotes a person-centered approach to treatment:

• Works with families to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care

• Respects the personal goals of individuals served with ultimate goal of improving quality of life for the individual served and his/her care providers

• Identifies behaviors that block the person from achieving his/her desired goals

• Develops programs that derive from the individual’s strengths

• Provides family training

• Uses a positive intervention model that minimizes physical intervention

Assesses the function of behavior:

• Ensures that a functional assessment is completed for each individual served, in a timely manner

• Conducts assessment measures in a variety of settings, to include home and community

• Familiarizes oneself with and utilizes direct assessment tools to measure behavior:

• May conduct a functional analysis of behavior

• Uses appropriate data methods when assessing behavior through direct observation (ABC, time sampling, event recording)

• Utilizes direct assessment measurement tools current in the field of ABA:

• VB-MAPP

• ABLLS-R

• ADOS-II

• Determines the contextual influences on behavior:

• physical environment

• staff relationships

• physical conditions

• Identifies and writes behavioral goals and objectives based on the function of the behavior(s) targeted

• Make treatment recommendations according to assessment results and write a clinical assessment summary as required for treatment authorization

Evaluates and documents client progress and program effectiveness:

• Creates data sheets and supervises the collection of progress data as it is recommended within the treatment plan

• Makes adjustments to behavioral goals and objectives as needed

• Documents, summarizes and reports on progress data at least monthly

• Creates and updates treatment and discharge plans on a routine basis

• Schedules and heads monthly treatment plan review meetings with all treatment team members

• Prepares and submits monthly/quarterly treatment plan progress reports, according to billing requirements

• On an individual client basis, provide initial and ongoing training to Behavior Specialist staff assigned to deliver ABA treatment effectively and consistently:

• Treatment plan procedures

• ABA treatment session expectations

• Data collection and graphing techniques

• Family and related service provider training

Supports staff development:

• Mentors behavior therapists who do not yet have certification, and may provide consultation to them on cases that they manage

• Teaches positive behavior support strategies that can be universally applied

• Provides insight on how we each influence the people around us with our own behaviors

• Teach/train staff on the principles of behavior

• Teaches appropriate and efficient methods of data collection

• Teaches alternative strategies to avoid the use of physical interventions

• Teach/train staff on the need for environmental modifications

• Teach/train staff on prevention techniques

• Teach/train staff on antecedents and consequences strategies

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of the field and needs of individuals served
• Attends meetings as required
• Participates in work groups as assigned
• Completes other duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a Master’s in a human services field and hold current board certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid driver's license. Requires Licensure by the Board of Medicine (Virginia only).

COMPENSATION

Starting at $37.71 up to $50.21; commensurate with experience and qualifications

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (prn / part-time)

• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually (must work an average of 20 hours a week)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• • Five FREE sessions per year, per family member
  • 24-hour emergency phone assistance
• Referral Bonus Program – Employees receive $1,000 for referring new employees to Grafton ($500 paid upon hire and $500 paid after 90 days of employment)

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Services

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Behavior Analyst
• Driver's License

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