BCaBA
Company: Easterseals Louisiana Inc
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Description:GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all
areas of programming including the training of ABA Therapist and
Interventionists (if applicable)
- Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training
in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training
and natural environment training models of teaching.
- Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of
resources and support information for clients and their
families
- Provide model teaching and other direct instructional support
including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching,
class instruction, caretaker/family training, and in-service
instruction to other support professionals.
- Assist in the development and implementation of assessment
tools, conduct functional assessments and analyses when
appropriate, and develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach
appropriate replacement behaviors and reduce maladaptive
behaviors.
- Work collaboratively with staff and families to promote
positive student behavior by providing professional development
that targets research, evidenced-based strategies, and modeling of
instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of
positive support
- Create an ongoing data collection system to establish baseline
and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and analyze data on a
frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
- Assist in the development of behavior plans/treatment plans for
all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent
strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
- Engage children/families on the waiting list for admission to
ESL Chartwell Center to provide supportive services/ABA instruction
until full admission to the school.
- Develop and provide a menu of ABA-oriented training to provide
for caregivers/families in the home setting.
- Become certified in the Program for the Education and
Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) model of care and assist in
the development of a clinic where this service can be provided at
the ESL Chartwell Center during after-school hours.
- Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing
consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.
- Submit mileage reimbursement as needed for OPSB not to exceed
25 miles for travel to other schools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Receives supervision from a BCBA and follows the Behavior
Analyst Certification Board's policy on supervising BCaBAs and
ensures the required documentation is
completed.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in applied behavior analysis, special
education, psychology or related discipline
- Current State Licensed and Board Certified Assistant Behavior
Analyst (BCaBA, as certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board (BACB)
- Preferred - Classroom teaching experience
- Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and
resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain
BCaBA certification are necessary
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
skills. Safety-Care Crisis Prevention Training is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a
positive collaborative relationship among staff
- Experience working with various funding streams and other
third-party sources
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficient in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word,
Excel, and customized databases
- Understanding and the ability to maintain appropriate
boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances
- Program development, evaluation, solid organizational skills,
and public speaking
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to relate well with persons
from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural groups
- Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, practical learning
skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to complete tasks in a timely
and accurate mannerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-with or without
accommodation:
- The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file
and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the
phone and in person;
- The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands,
and lift and/or move lightweight items;
- Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation
within the facility and community.WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires travel to and from partnering schools.
Individuals must have reliable transportation.
- Work is performed in a normal office environment and a school
environment.
- Valid Louisiana Driver's License
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Keywords: Easterseals Louisiana Inc, Kenner , BCaBA, Other , New Orleans, Louisiana
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