Behavior Support Specialist (BCBA) * must be able to provide credentials
Partnership parameters: this position is for a 1099 contractor; it is not traditional employment.
We’re adding 1 person to our team of people in the Culpeper, VA area who thrives on providing the highest quality work and wants to be compensated properly for doing so. Can you solve problems? Are you a team player? Do you have great time management skills?
Why would I want to work with People First Services?
The client goal is successful competitive employment. This leads to a positive impact in the client’s life, their community and society as a whole.
Our primary customer is DARS (Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services). The administrative demands and regulations are far more relaxed than other agencies.
You can expect to be paid for approximately 30% more of your time spent working (vs insurance or Medicaid).
Income range is $120k-$160k annually.
We also provide a bonus every 6 months equivalent to a paid week off.
Responsibilities
General description of services and support:
Person centered problem solving – every case is different and every client is different. It helps to have a working knowledge and understanding of various disabilities, especially Autism, but every case is still different. Specific challenging behaviors are not always clear. A team member must be able to identify the roadblocks and creatively problem solve to overcome them.
Team collaboration – a typical team can include the client (individual with support needs), all family members, the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, CSB Support Coordinator, a therapist, employer (possibly multiple supervisors) and an Employment Specialist. A team member must be able to bring all these parties together to implement strategies and act as a team.
Exceptional time management – a team member must be able to manage their own schedule and appointments. This requires good communication and planning. Consider organizing team meetings to include all team members mentioned above.
Behavior specific support – a team member will be able to do the following independently:
Functional behavior assessment to include:
FBA interviews with all relevant team members
Comprehensive records review
Person Centered Thinking Tools
Observation/data collection/data analyzation
Write a person-centered behavior support plan
Implement strategies from the BSP and train all team members for effectiveness of strategies.
Location: Culpeper, Manassas, and Warrenton, VA areas.
This is not a remote position. A team member would need to be able to travel to the above areas for face-to-face support.
Qualifications
Must be a credentialed behavior support specialist (BCBA). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Character, positive attitude and teachability are more important than experience.
Application process: interested candidates should be prepared to submit a letter explaining why they would be a good fit for our team along with their current credentials.
Inquiries can be made at admin@peoplefirstservices.org
www.peoplefirstservices.org