Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) - FT, PT, Contractor (31515)

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

The BCaBA will provide Therapeutic Consultation services under the supervision of a BCBA to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enrolled in Virginia’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. The BCaBA will assist with conducting behavioral assessments, implementing and monitoring behavior support plans (BSPs), providing staff training, and collecting and analyzing behavior data. All services must align with DBHDS and DMAS regulations and be delivered in person-centered, least restrictive ways to promote independence and quality of life.
 
Success measures include high-fidelity implementation of BSPs, effective staff training, accurate documentation, improved behavioral outcomes, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Support the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans under the direction of a supervising BCBA.
• Conduct and assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
• Provide modeling and training to direct support professionals and family members to ensure consistent implementation of support strategies.
• Collect, graph, and analyze behavioral data to assess plan effectiveness.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and assist in updating person-centered plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all service delivery in accordance with DBHDS and DMAS expectations.
• Submit regular reports and progress summaries to the BCBA and appropriate team members.
• Monitor individuals’ progress and suggest modifications to intervention strategies under BCBA supervision.
• Assist with incident follow-up and provide on-site support when needed.
• Ensure interventions are person-centered, trauma-informed, and consistent with positive behavior support principles.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and c