This position supervises Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), conducts functional behavior assessments, writes behavior intervention plans, and provides behavior training for all staff members.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (or similar field with a focus in ABA)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience with ABA, five years or more preferred.
Position Requirements:
Reliable transportation
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Required Credentials:
All employees are required to pass a background screening and a drug test as a condition of employment.
Must complete 8-hour supervision training within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities:
Conduct functional behavior assessments and functional analyses
Write behavior intervention plans
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Responsibilities (cont):
Assist with the implementation of behavior plans
Collect, graph, and analyze data
Provide supervision of RBTs to meet BACB standards
Review and sign RBT treatment notes
Consult and provide training for parents and teachers
Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned
Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures
Participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
Instruct patients and family/significant others in the in-home programs and protocols
Attend all required meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information
Immediately report to the supervisor any patient incidents/variances, or complaints
Maintain current CPR certification
Comply with Easterseals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior
Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position requires supervision of RBTs
Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.
Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.
Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.