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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