Board Certified Behavior Analyst - ES

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst – ES providesconsultation, training, conducts behavioral evaluations and develops/implementsbehavior intervention plans for individuals with academic and behavioraldeficits.  The Board Certified BehaviorAnalyst – ES acts as a clinical teacher who educates, observes, assesses, andsupervises educational activities and behavioral service delivery in the schoolsetting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts functional behavior assessments and educationalassessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior andsocially valid, pivotal behaviors to target
• Develops strong collaborative relationships and providestraining to school staff to implement effective applied behavior analysistechniques.  Provides ongoing support andtraining to related field staff ensuring treatment integrity and supportingprofessional growth
• Investigates concerns and provides coaching and disciplinaryaction when appropriate
• Develops behavior goals according to the needs and abilitiesof the student
• Determines prevention, intervention and consequencestrategies utilizing non-aversive behavior change methods
• Collects, analyzes and reports data and other documentationwithin established time frames to ensure program validity and efficacy percontract guidelines
• Attends and presents behavioral progress at IEP meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, teaching,psychology or related field
• Preferred experience providing behavior analytic programsand services in schools
• One (1) year minimum pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age