Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Waukee
Waukee, IA
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by
coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis,
function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction
procedures, and adaptive life skills.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Adhere to and support all policies and procedures, providing
necessary training for Registered Behavior Technician and communicating
these expectations to parents, service providers, and funders as necessary.
Follow all clinical policies and procedures and guidelines.
Communicate openly with the Program Manager regarding a)
availability and limits to experience and knowledge set regarding client
needs, b) concerns affecting delivery of services, and c) other issues
requiring attention.
Collaborate with families and other service providers to enhance
and integrate intervention (e.g., within IEPs, ISPs, schools, other
medical/therapy professionals), communicating verbally and in writing
and attending meetings as needed.
Complete assessments and develop reports within designated
timelines, following clinical policies and using the behavior plan
template as designed.
BCBA will guide BCaBA’s as to the responsibilities performed with
each client.
Attend all scheduled meetings held at Center whether scheduled in
person or online. If unable to attend, initiate communication with the
National Clinical Director to get information and resources provided.
Provide oversight for Registered Behavior Technician on a 1:1 basis
– working directly with clients - in accordance with the BACB, funding,
and Center guidelines, to include documentation requirements.
Maintain documentation of services in accordance with the funder’s
requirements utilizing the appropriate reporting formats and submitting
within the timelines required.
Understands and adheres to all external accreditation review standards,
applicable state, local and Federal laws and/or regulations including
maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA
laws/regulations.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Education: Master’s Level: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Providers of behavior analysis must have licensure or certification on
active status at the time services are provided.
Other Requirements: Behavior analysts must possess additional skills to
be successful in their role. These include strong verbal and written
communication, time management and organizational skills,
problem-solving, and competency in using a computer to access
information and navigate the on-line system. They must be in good
physical condition. They must also have the social skills to work
collaboratively with families and service providers and provide
effective training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):
1. Do you have Board Certification (BCBA): This is a mandatory
requirement and the foundation for the role.
2. Do you have Behavioral Analysis Expertise: Profound understanding
and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including conducting
functional analyses, assessments, and implementing behavior acquisition
and reduction procedures.
3. Do you have Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written
communication to collaborate with families, other professionals, and
staff. This includes the ability to train and guide Registered Behavior
Technicians (RBTs).
4. Do you have Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively
with families, interdisciplinary teams, and other service providers to
create integrated intervention strategies (e.g., within IEPs, ISPs).
5. Do you have Supervision & Training: Providing oversight and
guidance to RBTs and other staff while ensuring proper training on
behavior intervention strategies.
6. Do you have Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of HIPAA laws,
state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards to ensure
compliance.
7. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. (Please indicate which)
8. Salary Expectation? (Salary Range: $80k, (some flexibility with
experience), plus a $15k sign-on bonus (half after 90 days, half after
one year))
9. Where are you located? (With Zip Code) If you are not near the job
location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline,
relocating with family, selling/buying property)
10 Have you applied or been interviewed for any role with this company
in the past? If so, please provide details. (Vivant Behavioral Health)
11. Please share your LinkedIn Profile Link
12. How soon can you start upon acceptance of an offer?
13. Can you describe a challenging case where you had to develop and
implement a behavior intervention plan? How did you assess the client
needs, collaborate with the family and other professionals, and ensure
the plan was effectively followed and adjusted over time.
14. What is your highest level of education?