JOB SUMMARY:
The Licensed Behavior Analyst School Based works collaboratively with school personnel to develop and implement positive support plans for students with challenging behavior; provides support and professional learning to teachers, school staff, and instructional assistants in appropriate behavior intervention techniques. Also conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for individual students (as outlined by the assigned school division) and collaborate in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Assists teachers and administrators in developing specialized knowledge in applied behavior analysis by providing targeted evidence-based interventions to support positive outcomes for students. Provides necessary supervision for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) to maintain certification as deemed appropriate by the assigned division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide direct services and supports as identified in individualized treatment plan and behavior change plans. Participate in ongoing data collection of maladaptive behaviors as well as data related to goals and objectives. Maintain data collection accuracy, and bring to supervisions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; establish measurable goals and objectives, which are based upon socially significant behaviors identified during assessment.
Provide training of effective strategies and interventions to members of individual’s treatment team; including service providers, as applicable. Provide service coordination activities such as referrals; collaborate with school supports.
Engage in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice and of services rendered to consumers, through keeping data collected organized and graphed, as appropriate. Analyze data with supervisor weekly and at monthly meetings with treatment team; provide outcome measures of progress where possible.
Provide evidenced-based services in the supported individual’s home, school, or other community setting as appropriate. Meet dictated productivity standards, contingent on current assignments. These are provided in writing to each employee and individualized to account for other duties performed consistently throughout the year.
Comply with all policies and procedures established by Mount Rogers Community Services, Licensure, Medicaid/Medicare, and other regulatory bodies; keep records up-to-date and adhere to confidentiality of individual information.
Actively participate in meetings such as clinical and administrative supervision, business meetings, and committees as assigned; utilize these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making. Keep mandatory trainings up-to-date.
Provide consultation and educational services with Mount Rogers Community Services and with other agencies or organizations.
Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive knowledge of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behavior Analysis, and some knowledge of mental disorders and substance abuse.
Skills and experience in training others, and modifying trainings and supports to meet others needs.
Skilled and experience in developing, conducting, writing, and implementing assessments and behavior change plans.
Knowledge of a broad range of evidence based strategies and interventions as well as development of treatment plans.
Oral and written communication skills.
Where applicable, knowledge of the ID/DD Waiver System and Services.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst credentialed as a Licensed Behavior Analyst via the Board of Medicine.