Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) -
Des
Moines

Des
Moines, 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 BCaBAs 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 funders 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: Masters 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.