Hope Behavioral Services, LLC

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

The responsibilities of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) shall include (but may not be limited to):

• Evaluate new clients entering the ABA program and develop individualized treatment plans for each client under your supervision.

• Develop behavior plans as necessary.

• Communicate client assessment data and goals to the Program Coordinator for the purpose of developing an appropriate treatment/ behavior program for each individual client

• Review and approve written programs and open in CATALYST

• Continual oversight and evaluation of client’s treatment plans for effectiveness

  and make adjustments as necessary.

• Provide supervision, support and ongoing training to RBTs under direct supervision.

• Provide caregiver training and support.

• Work closely with authorization and billing staff to ensure proper documentation

  is submitted in a timely manner.

• Keep all required documentation and licensing current (BCBA credential status, driver’s license, auto insurance, TB testing). Provide updated status to CEO/ HR in a timely manner.

• Adhere to all ethics and reporting requirements of the BACB

• Communicate in a timely and efficient manner with other staff, administration

  and clients/ client representatives.

• Work cooperatively with administration and other team members to ensure a positive, caring and safe work environment.

• Participate in staff training, team meetings and other company events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

• Active Certification in good standing by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board

• Be able to pass a background check

• CPR certified or willingness to complete CPR certification

• A negative TB Test

• Safety Care certified or willingness to complete Safety Care certification

• Strong leadership abilities. Ability to provide feedback, additional training, and assist in conflict resolution in a respectful and positive manner.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Good physical health that will allow you to stretch, bend, kneel and lift/ carry up

  to 50 lb.

  Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with children on the autism spectrum or with related disorders.

• Strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

• Ability to work well in a sometimes stressful environment.

  The BCBA will report and be accountable to:

• The Clinical Director

• The Owner

Hope Behavioral Services, LLC

BOARD CERTIFIED ASSITANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCaBA)

The responsibilities of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) shall include (but may not be limited to):

• Evaluate new clients entering the ABA program and develop individualized treatment plans for each client under your supervision.

• Develop behavior plans as necessary.

• Communicate client assessment data and goals to the Program Coordinator for the purpose of developing an appropriate treatment/ behavior program for each individual client

• Review and approve written programs and open in CATALYST

• Continual oversight and evaluation of client’s treatment plans for effectiveness

  and make adjustments as necessary.

• Provide supervision, support and ongoing training to RBTs under direct supervision.

• Provide caregiver training and support.

• Work closely with authorization and billing staff to ensure proper documentation

  is submitted in a timely manner.

• Keep all required documentation and licensing current (BCBA credential status, driver’s license, auto insurance, TB testing). Provide updated status to CEO/ HR in a timely manner.

• Adhere to all ethics and reporting requirements of the BACB

• Communicate in a timely and efficient manner with other staff, administration

  and clients/ client representatives.

• Work cooperatively with administration and other team members to ensure a positive, caring and safe work environment.

• Participate in staff training, team meetings and other company events.

• Document and track required supervision from the overseeing BCBA as required

  per the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)

  Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

• Active Certification in good standing by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board

• Be able to pass a background check

• CPR certified or willingness to complete CPR certification

• A negative TB Test

• Safety Care certified or willingness to complete Safety Care certification

• Strong leadership abilities. Ability to provide feedback, additional training, and assist in conflict resolution in a respectful and positive manner.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Good physical health that will allow you to stretch, bend, kneel and lift/ carry up

  to 50 lb.

  Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with children on the autism spectrum or with related disorders.

• Strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

• Ability to work well in a sometimes stressful environment. The BCaBA will report and be accountable to:

• The supervising BCBA

• The Clinical Director

• The Owner

Hope Behavioral Services, LLC

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

The responsibilities of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) shall include (but may not be limited to):

 Review behavior plans and instructional materials to ensure the consistent implementation of therapy.

•  Conduct therapy sessions with clients at the direction and oversight of the BCBA.  Implement proper Safety Care strategies and techniques as needed.
   Record data and client progress notes daily in Catalyst.
   Provide requested documentation to the BCBA in a timely manner.

 Communicate in a timely and effective manner with other staff, administration, and clients/caregivers.

 Maintain RBT credentialing as required by the BACB.

 Abide by the RBT Code of Ethics.

 Adhere to the BACB self-reporting requirements.

 Provide required updated documentation to the Director of Human Resources (RBT certification, driver’s license, auto insurance, etc) in a timely manner.

 Follow beginning of day/ end of day center procedures.

ESSENTIIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements

The RBT is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, move, and walk at a brisk pace, bend, kneel, sit (in a chair or on the floor) for periods of time, get down and up from the floor, and use arms and hands to handle, feel, and reach. This position requires the RBT to accompany the client anywhere in the clinic. The RBT must be physically able to react and intervene quickly during crisis situations such as elopement or physical altercations. This position also requires the ability to lift clients and/or assist clients with transport and may require physical intervention to maintain client and therapist safety.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as client programming and behavior plans, instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine therapy notes and correspondence with staff, administration, and clients/caregivers.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages. Ability to collect and graph programming and behavior data.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem solve and apply basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•   Maintain CPR certification.

•   Maintain Safety Care certification.

•   Transport clients as needed (requires valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance coverage).

•   Willing and able to work in either Kokomo or Logansport as needed.

•   Lead groups as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•   Currently certified as a Registered Behavior Technician with the BACB

•   CPR certification

•   Safety Care certification

•   Valid driver’s license

•   Current auto insurance coverage

•   Successful background check

•   Flexibility

•   Negative TB test

  Additional Preferred Qualifications:

•   Enthusiasm and strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

•   Ability to work well in a stressful environment.
  The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) reports and is accountable to:

•   The Lead Therapist/ Corporate Trainer

•   The BCBAs description