Behavior Analyst In Training
Position: Behavior Analyst in Training
Employment Type: Hourly, Full-Time
The Behavior Analyst in Training plays a vital role in providing behavior consultation services to neurodiverse adults, working closely with the Clinical Director, Senior Behavior Analyst, Associate Directors, House Managers, and Direct Service Staff. This position emphasizes high-quality behavioral supports, advocacy for the rights and needs of individuals, collaboration with diverse treatment teams, and adherence to the Employer’s core values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring, and Accountability.
Candidates will benefit from manageable caseloads, ongoing training, free, paid supervision sessions, and free access to a certification exam prep lab to assist in preparing for board certification. Additionally, the company’s extensive network of Clinical Directors, Senior Behavior Analysts, and other Behavior Analysts ensures a wealth of support, mentorship, and resources, enabling team members to address challenges effectively and expand their skills.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
- Enrollment in a master’s program (MS/MA) with an approved BACB course sequence.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle registration and insurance.
- Willingness and ability to drive to various residential and day services sites as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct Assessments and Develop Behavior Support Plans:
- Conduct functional analyses and ongoing functional assessments, preference assessments, and skills assessments.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based behavior programs to improve language, adaptive skills, and social skills.
Staff Training and Treatment Fidelity:
- Attend weekly staff meetings to review program progress and provide updates.
- Train direct service staff on behavior programs and evaluate treatment integrity.
- Create supplemental materials (e.g., token boards, visual schedules) to support program implementation.
Measure and Report Progress:
- Write progress notes summarizing individuals’ progress in narrative and graphical formats.
- Document observations and provide regular updates to interdisciplinary team members.
Meet Best Practice Standards:
- Adhere to BACB ethical guidelines and disciplinary standards.
- Use evidence-based intervention strategies in all programs.
- Compile, get authorization for, and present all programs with restrictive behavioral interventions to the Human Rights and Behavior Intervention Committees.
Maintain Behavioral Documentation:
- Maintain company and state-required behavioral documentation in electronic files and house books.
- Properly document case consultations, including entering billable hours accurately.
- Properly document supervised and independent time according to BACB regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all documentation standards and timelines.
Advocacy and Empowerment:
- Advocate for the rights, needs, and desires of individuals by ensuring their voices are incorporated into treatment plans.
- Support individuals in accessing resources to promote independence and well-being.
Collaborative Teamwork:
- Work respectfully with interdisciplinary teams, including Associate Directors, External Behavior Analysts, House Managers, Direct Support Staff, Support Coordinators, family members, guardians, sponsor advocates, legal professionals, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, dieticians, and physicians.
- Act as a liaison to ensure effective communication and goal alignment.
Administrative and Organizational Support:
- Organize and maintain behavior data, conduct book audits, and perform integrity checks in residential and day services settings.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client history and information.
Training and Certifications:
- Obtain required supervision hours as outlined by the BACB.
- Pass the BCBA Exam within six months of completing degree and supervision requirements.
- Complete all required initial and ongoing trainings provided by the company, with employees paid their hourly rate for all trainings.
- Free access to a certification exam prep lab to prepare for board certification.
- Complete annual CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training.
- Obtain and maintain SOAR certification.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Senior Behavior Analyst, Clinical Director, Area Director, and/or corporate office team members.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Demonstrates professional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, clients, and external professionals.
- Ability to create formal letters, documents, and supplemental materials.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Why Join Us?
- Paid supervision sessions with a focus on unrestricted hours critical for BACB certification.
- Paid initial and ongoing trainings to support your professional growth.
- Free access to a certification exam prep lab to help prepare for board certification.
- Free access to a robust network of Clinical Directors and Senior Behavior Analysts for mentoring and resources.
- Training provided in all necessary position responsibilities.
- Manageable caseloads and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Work in a collaborative environment that values respect, safety, fun, mentoring, and accountability.
- Advocate for and empower neurodiverse adults to achieve greater independence and well-being.
Note: This position requires regular travel to residential and day services sites. A modest per diem will be provided for required driving.