Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA

Overview

Pay rate: $91,000-$105,000K annually

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst has clinical oversight of the Enhanced Behavior Support Home in conjunction with the Regional Director and Home Administrator. This program is a clinically driven applied behavior analysis program for individuals who engage in acute challenging behavior. The behavior analyst must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This person is responsible for developing and training staff to implement behavior support plans within the designated program and to assess the effectiveness of all interventions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to include: indirect assessments, direct assessments, preference assessments, and functional analyses (as clinically indicated)
• Analyzes data to drive clinical decision making
• Develops Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSP) to address challenging behavior and teach appropriate replacement behaviors
• Develops skill acquisition programs
• Monitor, assess, review and revise IBSPs and FBAs as needed.
• Provides ongoing clinical training, supervision and support for direct care staff, program coordinators and unit directors
• Provides Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and required hours of supervision to insure staff obtain and retain the RBT credential
• Trains and maintains high level of integrity with the use of ProACT as a restraint curriculum
• Ensures staff are adequately trained in the use of mechanical restraint as indicted in the individual's behavior support plan
• Actively participates in IPP/ ISP/ and IDT meetings
• Reviews Special Incident Reports (SIRs) related to behavioral challenges
• Conducts treatment integrity, reviews findings and makes recommendations to provide needed support to staff
• Participates in weekly Team Meetings with appropriate team members
• Serves on various committees and subcommittees
• Develops Emergency Intervention Plans (EIP) and Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIP)
• Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn California
• Cooperates with Elwyn California, regional center, licensing or any other authorized investigating body during an investigation and inspection
• Serves as a member of the team by adhering to all current policies and procedures of the facility, as well as, participating and promoting a home-like environment for the individuals
• One year of supervisory experience is required
• Provide supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and safe crisis management, using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university
• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Must complete the BACB Supervision Training Curriculum within 90 days of hire
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience providing behavior support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism who engage in severe challenging behavior
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part…