Behavior Analyst Hourly
Company: Folium, Inc
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
position title: Behavior Analyst Hourly Location: Chambersburg,
PA Job Title: Behavior Analyst (BA) FLSA: Exempt *If part time then
Non-ExemptReports To: Administrative Director andClinical Director
of IBHSDepartment: IBHSSUMMARYThe Behavior Analyst(BA) brings an
enhanced level of knowledge and expertise in the area of
AppliedBehavior Analysis when delivering the service of Behavior
Analytic Treatment throughthe ABA program. The goals of the BA
areto provide clinical direction of services to the identified
child, youth, oryoung adult; along with developing and monitoring
the Individualized TreatmentPlan (ITP). The BA applies their
specialized knowledge toassess the individual's behaviors, design a
behavioral intervention program,and monitor the implementation of
non-aversive behavioral change methods. TheBA makes changes to
promote progress based on the data observed and collectedby members
of the treatment team. The BA will also lead the treatment team
andwill strive to develop collaboration among all treatment team
members. Laurel Life. BA's will address specific needsof the
individual and family in a manner that encourages child and
familyautonomy so that services can be effectively reduced and
discontinued when theindividual's behavior improves and stabilizes.
Our goals are to integrate the individual into the community as
well asequip the family with the necessary skills to maintain
improvementsdemonstrated by the individual while receiving
services. Laurel Life. staff will strive to establishcollaboration
within the family, promote a family's ability to function as
acohesive, independent whole, and improve the quality of the family
andindividual relationships. In addition to thedetails and
requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life.expects the
employee be committed to incorporating principles of traumainformed
care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to
theseprinciples in trauma treatment will be required through
attendance in trainingsand use of identified evidence-based
practices. Trauma informed careincludes cultural sensitivity and
emphasizes a safe and respectful environmentfor all clients and
staff. DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITESProvide Behavior Analytic Treatment
serviceto assigned caseload working in home, school, and community
settings. Develop individualized behaviormodification treatment
plans and supervise the implementation of the plans;completing
functional analysis when indicated. Maintain progress notes for
everybillable contact. Prepare professionallywritten summaries and
documents describing a client's behavior and progress inachievement
of treatment plan goals.Design and direct the implementation
abehavioral intervention plan for the identified child. Complete
regularly occurring data reviews.Participate in interagency
treatment planmeetings as needed. BA will provide clinical
oversight to BehavioralHealth Technician ?ABA (BHT-ABA) at the
location of behavioral interventions ona routine basis. BA will
work closelywith the BHT-ABA to ensure treatment goals are being
implementedaccurately. Interaction with the BHT-ABAcan be held at
any location where behavioral interventions take place
(school,home, and/or community). BA will provide supervision to any
assignedRBT's according to Behavior Analyst Certification Board
(BACB)Standards. Develop cooperative relationships withcommunity
agencies that will facilitate treatment services provided to
allclients.Work as a positive team member supportingthe team's
mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting
andcooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the
team's commonoperating approach. Accepts professional
responsibility andserves as a role model for positive, pro-social
behavior; modeling respect,responsibility, integrity, empathy,
impulse control, emotional self-awareness,and professional
boundaries. Demonstrates commitment to professionalgrowth by
attending all required meetings, trainings and
organizationaltrainings. Conduct Functional Behavioral
Assessments(FBA's)- collect, quantify, and analyze data.
Facilitates team meeting todiscuss data and findings. Fine tunes
IBHS prescriptions based on levels ofneed. Administer skills
assessments andutilizes teaching/skill building curriculum (PEAK,
VB-MAPP, Denver Model,ABLLS-R, etc.)Attends both individual and
group supervision.An individual who provides behavioranalytic
services will complete at least 16 hours of training annually that
isapproved by the PA Department of Human Services as outlined in
the individualtraining plan.Candidate will have to
successfullycomplete and maintain certification of ESPI training.
ESPI techniques are onlyused in compliance with Laurel Life policy
and procedure and within guidelinesestablished by third-party
experts in the proper and legal use of ESPI.Maintain an active
valid driver's licenseissued by state in which they reside and must
immediately notify theirsupervisor or Human Resources if their
license is suspended or revoked for anyreason.May perform other
special projects orduties as requested. SKILLSPossess
specificexpertise in the areas of Autism and Applied Behavioral
Analysis with theability to carry out individualized behavior
programs using at least one ormore models of ABA (such as PEAK,
Verbal Behavior, Competent Learner Model,Lovaas Model, Denver
Model). Training and experience in completion ofFunctional
Behavioral Assessments (FBA's). Good interpersonal skills,
includingthe ability to develop effective and meaningful
relationships withclients. Must be able identifyunderlying causes
of problem situations, and recommend non-aversive behavioralchange
methods. Must be a team player. EDUCATIONAL ANDEXPERIENCE
BACKGROUNDLicensed in the state of Pennsylvania asa psychologist,
professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist(LMFT),
clinical social worker (LCSW), social worker (LSW), behavior
specialist(LBS), certified registered nurse practitioner, or a
professional with a scopeof practice that includes overseeing the
provision of ABA services.Hold a certification as a BCBA or
othergraduate level of certification in behavior analysis that is
accredited by theNational Commission for Certifying Agencies or the
American National StandardsInstitute. The Behavior Analyst will
have an updatedAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Record
Check, FBI CriminalBackground Check, and Act 31 CPSL Mandated
Reporter Training prior to workingalone with a child.Work settings
caninclude, but are not limited to, school buildings, home,
community, church,activity centers, or extended or kinship family
home. Working conditions duringthe summer program and recreational
programs may involve physicalactivities. Clientele may at times be
verballyor physically abusive.The above statementsare intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performedby
people assigned to this job. They arenot intended to be an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired or
personnel so classified.This job descriptionis not intended to be a
contract of employment with the employee. The employeecovered by
this job description is an at-will employee of Laurel Life
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Keywords: Folium, Inc, Germantown , Behavior Analyst Hourly, Professions , Chambersburg, Maryland
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