BCBA or BCaBA (Plainfield, NJ)

BCBA or BCaBA

We are in need of a BCBA or BCaBA. The Job description is as follows Developing programming for our behavioral program. Role and ResponsibilitiesDevelop programing for ABA In-home Therapy Program. Write behavioral plans and provide family training for all families. Interview Staff and or family members who know the individual being served well before development of the plan to get background and preliminary information. Supervise RBT and provide the eight hours supervision for those therapist who are in the process of obtaining their RBT certification. Analyze available data to help determine where when and why problem behaviors occur. Directly observe the individual served in all relevant settings. Analyze the data to determine the function of the problem behavior. Define all target behaviors in objective and measurable terms and design an appropriate data collection system to measure the target behaviors. Integrate appropriate setting event antecedent teaching and consequence strategies to reduce problem behavior and increase alternative replacement behaviors. Ensure the behavior support plan addresses the function of the problem behavior. Train staff and or family members directly (i.e. in person with opportunities for questions discussion etc.) on the implementation of the behavior support plan. Monitor the individual s behavior data and provide descriptive progress notes monthly. Conduct treatment fidelity assessments to ensure proper implementation of the behavior support plan. If the intervention has not produced substantial progress toward the intended goal within 90 days analyze the potential barriers to implementation and or change the behavior support plan if necessary. Review behavior data meet and discuss with the appropriate staff member any discrepancies noted on the behavior data (e.g. lack of documentation inappropriate restrictions or lack of appropriate consequences situations in which the current behavior program or treatment approach were not followed appropriately also check each report to ensure that time date signatures are correct).Provide Parent Training Qualifications and Education RequirementsBoard Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification required. Candidate must hold at minimum of a Master s degree in Human Services (or related field).Preferred SkillsExperience in an in-home setting preferred however this is preferred and not require