Board Certified Behavior Analy

Overview:

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts functional behavior assessments in order to develop and train staff to implement within the designated program and assesses the effectiveness of the behavior intervention(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The BCBA Performs appropriate behavioral assessments and evaluation

Provides supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination

Conducts observations and collects data in the residential/day program setting for assigned behavior referral

Develops, approves, and assesses behavior plans to address problem behavior in the residential/day program

Provides ongoing consultation services and training to direct care professionals, program supervisors, and program coordinators on behavior support and techniques

Provides a monthly written evaluation on the effectiveness of behavior treatment plan

Serves on the Behavior Management Committee

Assists staff in Safe Crisis Management and De-escalation

Provides staff training related to crisis management and de-escalation, positive behavior supports, therapeutic interactions, and individual-specific behavior plans and protocols

Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications

Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey

Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation

Works with, understands, and complies with terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) within a unionized environment with tasks including but not limited to adherence to scheduling procedures, processing transfers and promotions, administering disciplinary actions, adjudicating grievances, where appropriate, etc.

Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols

Assumes rotational management on call as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in psychology or related field from accredited college or university

Certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

One (1) year experience in providing behavior support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism

Previous experience working within and managing a unionized workforce preferred

(Experience using/knowledge of ) Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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