Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Full- Time or Part-Time Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Rockville, MD The BCBA uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist youth with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. Targeted approaches will assist youth in regulating emotional and behavioral responses, developing meaningful relationships, and effectively understanding and expressing their needs to the best of their ability, which will aid in the successful transition to less intensive community services. The BCBA provides behavior support as part of a team that assists children and youth, adults, treatment teams, and their families through crises to success. This person will oversee youth homes in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Implement behavioral support interventions and activities based on individual needs and ongoing assessment; frequency and duration may decrease or vary throughout the stay
• Provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) - Functional Behavioral Assessment and development of a Behavioral Support Plan
• Supervise RVT/Behavior Support Specialist staff as needed
• Implement the individualized Behavior Support Plan
• Provide Positive Behavioral Supports
• Provide training and supervision to support staff providing ABA services
• Provide direct supervision of the behavior technicians as required by Board Certification standards
• Modify the Behavioral Support Plan based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data
• Employee must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Provide coordinated support with program staff and participate as part of the clinical team
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Level Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required trainings
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with the youth and their families
• Ability to exercise good judgement and remain calm in a crisis
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written forms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions:

• Required to share on-call coverage with other clinicians to ensure around the clock crisis response
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
• While performing duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Please send resume to: RESUMES-POSITIVEOPTIONS@COMOP.ORG

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V