What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA - Early Intervention - Tucson position at Life Skills Autism Academy?
Life Skills Autism Academy is a center-based therapy program focusing on children ages 2-6 who need Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention. Our mission is to help children living with autism write their own success stories.
Apply if You are:
Interested in:
- Working in an environment within the center that promotes employee and client wellness by managing both clinical and operational excellence through the principles of OBM.
- Joining our Team Members who are providing high quality, ethically sound ABA to each client in order to achieve the highest outcomes.
- Promoting the growth and awareness of Life Skills Autism Academy within the community.
Intrigued by:
- Daytime, center-based hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
- A highly competitive salary with performance and outcome based quarterly bonuses.
- Attractive Health, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401k with company match.
- The opportunity to join a program that's growing rapidly with ample room for advancement.
- A company that provides ample PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance and mental well-being.
And Meet the Following Qualifications:
Education
- Masters Level degree and
- Current BCBA certificate through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Work Experience
- Experience providing EIBI to clients on the Autism Spectrum
- Crisis management experience, preferred
- SBT/PFA experience, preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to engage and motivate a team of behavior technicians;
- Strong ability to connect with parents in order to engage them in ABA therapy;
- Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical outcomes, progress, and maintaining a high level of compliance;
- Ability to seamlessly transition between strategic and hands-on responsibilities;
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be exposed to a client who exhibits physically aggressive behavior, which can include kicking, pinching, punching, biting, etc. The team member may have to use appropriate behavior management techniques with a client under such circumstances. Such a response requires agility, quick reflexes, and the ability to use physically evasive movement. The team member will be required to stand, walk, sit, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, hear, type, and write. The team member will also be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as phone, computer, copiers, files, etc. The team member must be able to independently push, pull, lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near, far, and field of vision.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.
