Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Farmington Hills, MI

JOB OVERVIEW:

The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills.

A BCBA will also oversee programming of associate behavior analysts and provide ongoing support as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.
• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for families.
• Implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
• Create ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
• Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
• Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
• Provide consultation services and maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies).
• Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and provide ongoing feedback to government-related agencies that contract with such families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related human services field;
• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with clients.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction.
• Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years.
• Driver's license is an advantage.

Note:

All interested applicants may send their applications directly to this job posting. No calls shall be entertained.