BCBA Rutland, Vermont In-Person

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Reports to: National Director of Clinics

Supervises: Behavior Technician Trainees, Behavior Technicians, RBTs, Lead RBTs

Status: Full-Time, Billable Position

Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

The BCBA reports to the National Director of Telehealth. This in-person position was designed to support AAI’s mission to support and grow talent by providing a position that is specific to those clients being served within the assigned region of our operations in the state of Vermont. This position is considered a supervisory role that requires a high degree of professionalism, communication, and organizational skills. This position is expected to objectively and effectively support all AAI team and family members when challenges arise and celebrate effort and success. The BCBA Program Supervisor is a part of the leadership team and is expected to lead by example and exemplify AAI’s Shared Vision and Core Values. Benefits include Comprehensive Health and Vision; Generous paid time off and sick leave; Professional growth and development; and a positive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

Regional Director of Telehealth Responsibilities

• Provides monthly direct supervision to Assistant Program Supervisors (APS), BCBA Trainees, and BTs/RBTs/LRBTs (as needed), depending on caseloads in the assigned region and desired minimum billable requirements.

• Conducts clinical meetings as needed with other team members to consult and ensure treatment effectiveness and commitment to ethical behavior analytic practices

• Attends weekly/bi-weekly and as-needed meetings with the Assistant Director and/or National Director in their region

• Provides weekly supervision to RBTs and BTs (Technicians) on all assigned cases at a rate of approximately 20% of direct service hours
• Utilizes BST to train and support Technicians with implementation of treatment programs
• Designs treatment programs individualized to clients’ needs and provide supplemental Skill Acquisition Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, data books, visual supports, and any other supportive material required to effectively implement treatment
• Reviews client and Technician billing and scheduling to ensure all sessions are accurate and converted
• Conducts IOA and provides Technician Total Performance Feedbacks
• Ensures field targets are being implemented as expected by Technicians
• Provide support to Directors to train new Technicians

• Conducts initial assessments for new clients

• Writes initial assessment and reassessment reports

• Reviews/edits all initial and reassessment reports for the region prior to submission and submits to billing department for authorizations

• Responds promptly and with appropriate prioritization, within assigned region’s business hours, to all work-related emails, Google chats, phone calls, and texts

• Regularly delivers quality assurance checks with all staff and cases in the region to identify needs for additional support, increased morale, etc.

• Works with Senior Program Specialist (SPS) of Training & Development to onboard and train new R/BTs

• Works with HR to prepare Growth & Development Plans, PIPs, and other performance feedback when needed

• Works with SPS of Training & Development to provide individualized field training for staff in the region

• Attends monthly PS Hangouts

• Monitors client cancellation rates and communicates policy violations to Director

• Ensures their assigned RBTs are getting 5% supervision hours

• Monitors and ensures BCBA candidates are getting their supervision contracts fulfilled and fieldwork hours are being signed off on appropriately

• Meets regularly with Lead RBTs

• Covers for other BCBAs when out, as needed

• Spot checks R/BT data and session notes in Central Reach

• Conducts quality assurance checks with parents and caregivers as needed

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Analyze data, review Central Reach graphs, and make treatment decisions accordingly with the support of the Program Supervisor

• Monitor client authorization utilization and cancellation rates

• Attend school (if applicable), interdisciplinary, and AAI clinical team meetings

• Provide weekly or bi-weekly parent education to caregivers

• Complete initial and re-assessments and write respective reports

• Act as a liaison between families and AAI’s upper management team

• Meet as scheduled with your assigned LRBTs and Director to review each client, caregiver, and Technician’s progress

• Consult with Director regularly regarding treatment

• Keep open availability for AAI schedule including providing supervision, running direct intervention sessions, and meetings between the hours of Monday-Friday 8am - 7pm with the potential for some weekend hours as necessary

• Complete a minimum of 103 billable hours per month including supervision and direct

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong team leadership, organizational, and time management skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of ABA methodologies, strategies, and ethical compliance

• Demonstrates ability to supervise and train and lead effectively

• Demonstrates ability to compile data and provide regular status reporting to supervisors

• Demonstrates good judgment, decision-making and communication skills

• Demonstrates ability to provide Telehealth supervision and direct intervention

• Maintains regular access and strong knowledge of modern technology (computers, tablets, smartphones)

• Exercises regular self-reflection and self-monitoring

• Activity works to exemplify AAI’s Shared Vision and Core Values

• Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly

• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members

• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws

• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard

• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written

• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up

Basic and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment as needed

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time

• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time

• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection

• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication

• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means

• Regular access and general knowledge of modern technology (computers tablets, smartphones, and telehealth platforms)

Education

• Masters Degree in ABA, Education, Psychology and/or related field with Masters Certificate of ABA Course Sequence

• Current professional certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Have or obtain 8-hour supervision certification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a BCBA

• Minimum of 1 years of supervision of RBTs

• Minimum of 4 years experience within the field of ABA and/or with children with autism and/or disabilities

• Minimum of 1 years of experience with parent education

Minimum Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Reliable transportation and active/valid driver's license and automobile insurance

• Background check is required

• Have or obtain CPR and First Aid certification

• Maintain all up to date attendance at and signage of AAI policies, procedures, and trainings

• Provides & Maintains Updated Immunization Records: AAI understands that the California law for Immunizations is murky and controversial. However, for the purpose of universal precautions, AAI is expecting employees to be up to date with their immunizations: Hepatitis B, tetanus shot, measles/German measles, and chicken pox. In addition, a yearly TB test within 30 days of hire and prior to servicing cases is required.

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 EST
35-40 hours per week