BCBA

Up to  $5,000 relocation assistance! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new state-of-the-art facility in the beautiful town of Carbondale, just 30 minutes from Aspen and world class skiing!  Make a positive impact in the world and come work with us today! We offer competitive benefits, 401K match, health/dental/vision insurance, employee housing and an open PTO policy. We also offer a room in our employee housing to help you transition if you need to relocate.

Destination Ascendigo: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve, such as our participants and clients, and the people we work with, such as our co-workers and other stake holders.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education and an array of behavioral health services. We are head quartered in Carbondale, CO. Currently, Ascendigo employs more than 50 full- and part-time year-round staff members and approximately 30 additional employees during out seasonal summer camp programming.

The Ascendigo Promise to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do and a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360°ree; compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

Core Responsibilities: The Life Enrichment BCBA will be responsible for providing continuous training, supervision, and consultation to support children and adults at Ascendigo.

Tasks:

• Effectively train teams of staff and caregivers across multiple natural settings, using our train-the-trainer model.
• Work with each client’s team during the intake and onboarding process, to develop meaningful goals and targets, and to assess behavior. 
• Develop treatment plans: skill acquisition, and behavior reduction plans.
• Trains behavioral team in behavior protocols and other procedures targeting treatment plan skills and objectives.
• Support each client’s team with management of challenging behaviors in natural settings.
• Provide regular supervision and consultation on all aspects of services, including support, skill acquisition goals, behavior management, data collection, and procedural integrity.
• Engage in professional behaviors continuously: communicate appropriately, effectively, and clearly with colleagues and clients.
• Ensure contracts and billable hours are completed in accordance with funding sources and designated amounts.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have experience working with training and supervising groups and/or teams, and managing challenging, unsafe behaviors in natural settings.

• A master’s degree with a certification in Behavior Analysis is required, consultation experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills. Excellent communication and listening skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Behavior Analysis in natural settings.
• Working knowledge of state regulations pertaining to support for individuals with IDD.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, delegate, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours.

In Addition,

• Must be age 21 or over and have legal working status.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags.

• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office, email, social media).
• Lifting and moving light to heavy objects (up to 25 pounds).
• Able and willing to learn new technologies related to disabilities.
• Able to accompany residents in all exercise and recreational activities.
• Must be willing to commit to a client for a 3-month period.

Personal Characteristics: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of a holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. He/she should believe in the dignity and potential of our clients. We also have a commitment to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. which stands for:

• R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.
• E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.
• S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.
• P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!
• E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.
• C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.
• T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect