Position: Full-Time, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location: School-Based, Boston Public Schools

Schedule: Monday-Friday, school year with summer work available

An SSAC Behavior Analyst is an experienced BCBA who demonstrates strong clinical skills, commitment to supervising a team of behavior therapists, and excellent communication with parents, supervisors and supervisees. Maintains a caseload of clients as determined by the Clinical or Executive Director and carries out all clinical services for each client. Collaborates with other BCBAs and the Clinical Director of the Program and supervises all Behavior Therapists who work with their clients.

Demonstrates leadership providing insight and contributions to ensure the company’s mission and values infuse the daily operations and ongoing success of the Program.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Client-specific oversight, initial assessment, treatment plan writing, reassessments, gather and maintain session schedule, caseload supervision/management

Supervise Behavior Therapists

Monitor data

Write, modify, train on programs

Serve as the main point of contact for each family; communicate with parents: daily/weekly updates, progress, concerns

Facilitate client transition to new team when clinically appropriate

Provides school consultation

Collaborate with other providers/professionals, provide individual parent training, and group parent training

Provide leadership, train new Behavior Therapists, provide mentorship to other BCBA’s in program, collaborate with Clinical or Executive Director for program-wide needs, questions and plans, meet with other BCBAs and Clinical Director/Executive Director for individual and program-wide collaboration and support

Contribute to site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as directed

Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development

Protect the confidentiality of the client and family

Qualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required

BCBA certification and Massachusetts license (LABA)

One (1) plus years of BCBA experience or newly certified BCBA

At least three (3) years of ABA experience or working with individuals with developmental disabilities

At least three (3) years of experience working with children with autism ages 14 and younger, including toddlers

Access to two recent redacted writing samples demonstrating clinical skills (Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Instructional Program)

Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor

Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running

Must consent to a criminal background investigation

Travel to clients’ homes on the South Shore as needed

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company funded Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401K

Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time

Paid holidays

Competitive pay rate

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Company provided tablets

Advancement opportunities

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

South Shore Autism Center complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required

BCBA certification and Massachusetts license (LABA)

One (1) plus years of BCBA experience or newly certified BCBA

At least three (3) years of ABA experience or working with individuals with developmental disabilities

At least three (3) years of experience working with children with autism ages 14 and younger, including toddlers

Access to two recent redacted writing samples demonstrating clinical skills (Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Instructional Program)

Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor

Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running

Must consent to a criminal background investigation

Travel to clients’ homes on the South Shore as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Behavior Therapist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Work performed requires extended periods of walking and standing and constant movement throughout the day, e.g. this is not a seated or stationary position
• Work may require assisting clients as necessary, including but not limited to: grooming/ hygiene routines, eating routines and responding to behavioral incidents
• Work may require occasional physical exertion including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work may require staff to sit or kneel on the ground with clients including the ability to quickly rise to a standing position if needed
• This company utilizes Safety Care procedures. All staff are required to complete and pass company provided training