Positive Approaches is a small diverse agency serving clients from birth through adulthood with integrity and joy. We provide services using a collaborative approach emphasizing individualized intervention for clients and high levels of support for each team member. Drive time is limited as the majority of our services are performed in San Jose. We boast high team member retention and a deep commitment and collaboration to our team and our clients. We love our work and it shows!

JOB DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BCBA Program Directors plan and provide intensive, individualized specialized intervention and instructional support using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a part of our collaborative and support intervention team. Specific duties include: observe and work with clients, collect and analyze data from intervention sessions, gather feedback from client team members, train and support the team to implement individualized behavioral strategies, and work with families and teachers for functional application and generalization.

Behavioral services are delivered in multiple environments, including schools (in and out of classrooms), our clinic, in client homes and the community. Program Directors work as part of a collaborative team, and a commitment to team success is integral. Drive time is minimal for most cases.

TYPICAL DUTIES OF A PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Develop and provide case management in collaboration with the PD/BCBA team

• Implement ethical, effective, positive behavior intervention in the manner and methodology consistent with BACB Guidelines and Agency Values
• Utilize best practice to assess (FBA) and develop plans (BIP, ECMP, Replacement Bx Programming) when behavior reduction is appropriate
• Develop and oversee development and implementation of needed materials for ABA programs, social skills groups, etc
• Our most utilized methodologies are Pivotal Response Training (PRT) and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr), although our individualized approach can include any other behavior analytic methodology from which clients will benefit. We are lifelong learners and continue to grow in our knowledge and expertise together.
• Provide collaborative consultation and training to families and school teams
• Problem solve with outside professionals on collaborative client team
• Problem solve within staff teams, respecting team input and emphasizing the development of their problem solving skills and application of the science of ABA
• Maintain a growth mindset to continue to learn relevant and updated curriculums
• Perform assessments
• Assess and provide updates on IEP goal progress
• Collaborate with school teams on creation of new IEP goals
• Attend IEP meetings
• Train team members on new lessons or curriculum added
• Provide 1:1 ABA treatment with clients
• May lead whole group trainings on areas of specialty
• May lead cohort trainings
• Attend/Lead team meetings
• Write reports, including individualized data and qualitative information
• Sub for any/all staff members when needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Board Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• 2 years implementing ABA programs
• Fluency in speaking and writing in English