Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Description

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

If you’re looking for something outside of a typical clinic setting where you can help people with disabilities become more independent and involved in their community, then Benchmark is the place for you! We are seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to work with clients at an IDD respite home in Tifton, GA. We provide thorough training, great challenges, and even greater fulfillment as you help individuals reach their maximum potential. The BCBA will work with 1 to 4 individuals with impairments in a temporary residential home to stabilize and teach behavior and independence skills.

Full time 7 days on following 7 days off, Multidisciplinary team approach!

Benefits

• CEU Reimbursement & In House CE opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to supervise
• Company laptop provided
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit sharing plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount programs
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Recertification costs covered

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the professional team for the crisis support home.
• Ensure that all services are documented and meet all criteria for Medicaid waiver billing.

Provide direct monitoring, assessment, intervention, and staff training including behavioral supports, proactive strategies, triggers, staff interventions, replacement behaviors, etc.

• Maintain system for collecting objective data regarding the skills and needs of individuals served.
• Maintain system for collecting program specific information including key data points.
• Maintain quality outcome data.
• Complete functional assessment.

Develop and implement BSP. Behavior Specialist will consult after discharge.

• Seek input and maintain effective communication with IDT, team clinician, and supervisor.
• Modify BSP's as necessary.
• Attend all agency, departmental, and individual specific meetings as directed.
• Attend individual psychiatric appointments and inpatient psychiatric discharge meetings.

Conduct direct support staff training on implementation of individual behavioral support plans and related data collection.

• Supervises and assists in transport of individuals, as needed.
• Supervises and reviews all incidents of physical intervention.
• Maintain individual confidentiality.
• Assist team clinician in case management functions and discharge planning.
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Provide behavior services across all shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Preferred: Active BCBA license
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals
• Minimum: Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work or related field.
• Minimum of 35 hours of training and education in behavior analysis and behavior supports.

Experience with behavior supports evaluation and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.

Benchmark is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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