Reports to Clinical Director/BC/BCBA

EDUCATION:

• BCaBA certification
• RBT certification
• BCAT certification
• Behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute
• High school diploma AND have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services is recommended.

DUTIES:

• Implement individualized treatment and behavior intervention plans as defined by the Behavior Specialist Analyst in home, school and/or community settings
• Successfully prepare for and implement data collection methods defined within the plan.
• Participate in and contribute to the ongoing assessment of consumer strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
• Facilitate offerings to families and caregivers through the modeling and delivery of interventions within plan and complimenting strategies as directed by the Licensed Behavior SpeciaIist/BCBA/BCa BA
• Maintain thorough, timely and complete data collection and treatment records
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills throughout all interactions with individuals and their families
• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate implementation of evidence–based assessments.
• May also include mediating or restricting any violent behavior.
• Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings.
• Collecting and recording data based on client behavior.
• Communicating with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress
• Assisting behavior specialist analysts with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition.
• Assisting behavior specialist analysts in the preparation of client materials

•Ability to provide assistance inimplementing alternative activities to redirect challenging behaviors.

• Ability to provide assistance in providing supervised recreational and cultural opportunities.
• Ability to provide one on one discrete trial instruction using principles of ABA
• Ability to provide intervention in the natural environment and collect appropriate data.

• Attend all evidence -based skills trainings, staff meetings, supervision meetings that are either mandatory or requested by the program supervisor.
• Complete and file all paperwork documentation according to Journey Center and Pennsylvania Mental Health regulations on a timely basis.
• Complete performance self-evaluation yearly.
• Conduct therapeutic and behavioral assessments and interventions in the client’s natural environment (i.e. home, school, and community).
• Demonstrate support of the Journey Center’s mission and philosophy in the delivery of services.
• Document all client-related contacts.
• Maintain and protect client and agency confidentiality.
• Maintain confidential documentation of client records.
• Maintain regular contact with other client treatment providers
• Monitor voicemail every 24- 48 hours.
• Notify family, office and BC/BCBA when unable to maintain a scheduled visit.
• Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
• Represent and participate in Journey Center professional and community activities as requested.
• Schedule treatment sessions with the client and or family on a regular basis.
• Work to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to external/internal customers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Walk, stoop, run, and kneel/crouch
• Adhere to all applicable insurance payor requirements.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Registered Behavior Technician
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• PA Child Abuse History Certification
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check
• ACT 168 Forms
• Mandated Reporter Certificate

•TB Test Results

• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Current driver’s license and car insurance