Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Behavior Analyst Job Summary

Illumine Collaborative, LLC is seeking a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) to add to our growing team in Vermont. In this role, you will be a member of multidisciplinary teams that may consist of other board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), special educators, skills instructors, social workers, related service providers, classroom teachers, parents/guardians and clients.

This position provides a great opportunity to support children and adults in developing skills across a variety of social, emotional and academic skill areas through behavior analytic programs that focus on teaching these skills in a variety of natural settings and activities within their homes, schools and communities.

While exemplary programming is our commitment to those that we serve, we are also equally committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment through fostering positive/supportive relationships with our colleagues, a healthy work/life balance and culturally responsive practice. Our team members must be patient, collaborative and willing to be reflective in their own practice and professional interactions. The ideal candidate will be able to remain calm in potentially stressful situations and will demonstrate the skills necessary to consistently implement on-going feedback and guidance into their work.

Behavior Analyst Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive support and direction from the Clinical, Education and Staff Training Directors.
• Collaborate with the clinical treatment team to ensure effective program development and treatment delivery tailored to the treatment setting
• Conduct observations, interviews and assessments as needed to inform the development of treatment plans, data collection systems and progress monitoring
• Develop data-informed treatment plans that meet criteria for varying funding sources using trauma-informed and current evidence-based interventions that are appropriate for the social, emotional and cognitive needs of the client
• Support and train skills instructors, parents/caregivers and other professionals in implementing the treatment plans through evidence-based strategies such as Behavioral Skills Training (BST) and weekly supervision meetings.
• Provide accurate narrative and visual data analysis summaries and progress reports based on the criteria from varying funding sources
• Commit to adhering to the BACB’s current Code of Ethics for Behavior Analysts
• Attend initial and ongoing professional development trainings as assigned, as well as commit to on-going personal performance improvement through provided feedback and supervision.
• Provide services in a culturally responsive manner to ensure programming that meets the goals and needs of each client and family.

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis
• Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Licensure in Vermont is also required
• Proven work experience providing in home ABA treatment as a direct service provider or BCBA. Experience in school settings is also beneficial.
• Effective and personable communication skills that are kind and collaborative in nature which include the ability to perspective-take, utilize empathy, use terminology of behavior concepts in an accessible way depending on the audience, provide written procedures and plans that are clear and concise.
• Must pass all pre-employment criminal and abuse background checks
• Physical ability necessary to help manage client needs and meet competencies established in the de-escalation and physical management curriculum and training provided
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets insurance requirements
• Willingness to travel between assigned locations.

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Compensation and Benefits: Benefits available upon date of hire!

• Biweekly hourly compensation with a starting range of $30-$45 per hour (based on education and/or experience).
• Flexible schedule based within assigned client’s treatment schedule (within Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
• Paid travel time between locations and mileage reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k and 401k employer matching program
• Paid renewal fees for required licenses and certifications
• Financial support for professional development for CEUs and areas of professional interest
• Training in a broad range of applied behavior analysis methodologies that align with trauma-informed care to include the use of the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Precision Teaching and naturalistic learning arrangements (NET, Incidental Teaching)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Johnsbury, VT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BCBA certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $30 - $45