Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Adult Services

Company: EDEN AUTISM SERVICES
Location: Mays Landing
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Did you know---? Over the next decade, estimates show between 700,000 and 1.2 million teenagers will enter adulthood and age out of school-based autism services! Help us provide successful opportunities and supports for their adult lives! Eden Autism is looking to hire a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our clinical team in support of our Adult Day and Residential programs. This position works collaboratively with our clinical, administrative, and program staff to provide a positive environment for our participants to thrive and enjoy adult life.Our BCBAs provide clinical leadership for Eden's adult participants, ensuring compliance with state agency regulations and fidelity to Eden best practice standards through training and mentoring of the Adult Services program staff.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Leadership and Program SupportAssist in creation of learning environments that are supportive of participant needs, using evidence-based practices for intervention purposes. Knowledgeable and fluent with individual intervention plans.Provide compassionate care; accord others with dignity; accept responsibility for all work. Serve as a model for clinical intervention provision that emphasizes positive practices and limits the use of restraint.Establish an expectation of clinical accountability, transparency, integrity, and effectiveness to all staff and families. Motivate and inspire confidence in subordinate staff.Work as a collaborative team member. Maintain high visibility; develop workable and reliable data collection approaches; provide effective staff training and professional development; provide timely performance feedback to staff.Model, facilitate, and encourage ongoing, collegial communications between and among Program and Clinical staff.Consult with Adult Services staff regarding any behavioral issues in the program, other learning environments, or transportation vans. Provide direct support in program through presence on the floor and working with participants. Observe in all programs and learning environments and provide performance feedback based upon results of observations.Attend monthly staffing meetings to provide leadership, direction, and specialized trainings as needed.Behavior Support Plan DevelopmentIn conjunction with program staff, develop, update, and annually review and assess individual Behavior Support Plans (BSPs). Coordinate the collection of behavior data, perform required analyses, and create graphic illustrations of data for review by others to assist in monitoring progress. Conduct treatment integrity and data reliability checks as needed.Assist with completion of Functional Behavior Assessments to ensure effective and accountable behavior plans are developed and implemented. Completes 30/60/90-day behavior reviews as necessary.Assist in the preparation and presentation to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), Restraint Review Committee (RRC), Behavior Management Committee (BMC), and Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings as needed.Update current replacement skills, teaching data, medication records, and data sheets.Maintain medical history information and collect data reviews. Create and distribute Medical Contraindication forms for participant injuries when applicable.Training, Supervision, and CommunicationSchedules and conducts clinical-related training for Adult Services staff including BSPs, reinforcement systems, and specialized training programs.Assists in providing clinical leadership, oversight, performance feedback, and coaching to graduate students doing field work toward BCBA certification, as needed. Provides required supervision to BCBA candidates as assigned.Maintains Restraint database in conjunction with the Adult Services Administrative Assistant and clinical team.Participates in annual assessment meetings with program staff.Attends Pre-ISP and ISP meetings as needed. (The responsibilities listed are representative and not all inclusive; other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s.)POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation: Master's degree in related field.Certificates/Registrations: Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) with no sanctions or disciplinary actions.Experience: Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilitiesPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time (up to 30 minutes) during the work day.Ability to pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.Specialized Skills and Knowledge:Expertise with Applied Behavior Analysis. Proficiency with development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of behavior observation systems and data analysis.Ability to implement physical techniques including personal control, crisis, and restrictive procedures as trained; may be required to provide physical assistance and/or prompting to an individual.Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to make recommendations for effective and efficient solutions.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as presentation skills.Deadline-driven and results-focused. Ability to multi-task; well organized and detail-oriented.What you'll love about Eden:Benefits: Eden offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.Growth: In addition to tuition assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and professional development.Core Values: Believe More + Do What it Takes + Work Together + Show Compassion + Be TrueKeywords: Autism, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, ABA Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Behavioral Health, BCBA-D, BCaBA, Adult ServicesJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* Continuing education credits* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insurance

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