Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Columbus, Georgia at EASTER SEALS WEST GEORGIA INC

Industry: Education / Teaching / AdministrationEmployment Type: Full-Time
EASTER SEALS WEST GEORGIA INC
Columbus, Georgia, 31909, United States
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Easterseals West Georgia, Inc. is a private non-profit organization. We provide high quality comprehensive therapeutic care that ensures effective interventions and activities for people with disabilities. The BCBA will also provide supervision to a BCBA and Registered Behavior Technicians providing ABA therapy.

This is a contract position with the potential to grow into a salaried position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments/Analyses as assigned.
  • Plan, develop and ensure implementation of comprehensive individual behavior support plans and strategies.
  • Create recommendations for comprehensive services.
  • Provide consultation and training for parents, teachers, and community members, as needed.
  • Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries/reports/updates within the requirements of funding sources.
  • Oversee assessments, plan development, and ongoing program data analysis to ensure maximum client progress.
  • Supervise, train, coach and collaborate with behavior support clinicians and facilitate treatment teams to ensure service efficacy and program monitoring.
  • Ensures progress notes and medical records are documented in a timely manner and maintained in accordance with governing regulations and established organizational procedures.
  • Conduct and participate in education and training programs for clients, families, or community groups.
  • Provide consultation to external stakeholders as needed.
  • · Reports any problems relating to potential Easterseals’ liability; any accidents the clients incur; any problems with staff, parents, or the public to the Director of Behavior Support Services.

    · Respects & preserves the dignity, personal safety & confidentially of persons served by or employed by ESWG.

    · Reports any evidence of child/adult neglect and/or abuse to the Director and Administrative Team for further investigation and possible reporting.

    · Administers medications as needed.

    · Completes at least 20 hours of approved training per year.

    · Maintains current certification in First Aid, CPR, first aid and CPI.

    · Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    · Participants are always supervised. Under no circumstances are participants to be left unattended.

    · Staff exercises professionalism in the presence of participants, visitors, and other staff.

    · Staff ensures that all activities and conversations are always geared toward what is appropriate.

    · To ensure quality of services provided, staff are expected to receive a rating of 20 (meets

    · expectation) or higher on all performance reviews. Scoring under 20 will result in the staff member being placed on a 1–3-month probation until the level of quality is improved or termination may result.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Master's (Preferred) from an ABA accredited program.
  • Must be currently certified as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
  • Maintain CEU requirements and BCBA credential with Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
  • Training and clinical experience in providing applied behavior analysis to children and/or adults and families. Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders preferred.
  • Analytical skills necessary to synthesize a variety of clinical and social data to determine appropriate diagnosis, treatment plan and monitor effectiveness of treatment programs.
  • Experience with case management and Medicaid regulations a plus.
  • Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
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    Columbus, Georgia, 31909, United States

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