Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to be responsible for daily management of an assigned caseload. This person will provide ongoing development, training, implementation and monitoring of the systems of support, including but not limited to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Behavior Plans for persons supported by Aspire.

If you're looking for a flexible, supportive environment to continue your experience as a BCBA, you've come to the right place! 

Aspire's model focuses on Positive Behavior Support (PBS); a proactive, evidence-based framework that helps us provide the right level of support to each person, based on their unique needs and preferences. Our BCBAs support this model and our individuals by completing tailored assessments to ensure our individuals are receiving the value-based care needed to meet their goals and thrive.

Our BCBAs receive ongoing support, weekly one-on-one meetings with their manager, and growth opportunities throughout their time at Aspire. 

Hours/Shift: Between 7a-4p, aligned with school schedule

Location: Watertown, CT

Salary: $75,000 to $95,000

Key Responsibilities: 

• Stays current with trends in the field and ensures that best practices are implemented. Below outlines key aspects of the roles and responsibilities this position holds:  
• Works within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team to ensure Aspire’s standards, best practice standards, and regulatory standards are met.  It is essential that the BCBA participates in agency wide, state specific and stakeholder committees as assigned.
• When applicable, the BCBA will participate in the on-call rotation as assigned. Depending on service provision standards, may have oversight of other areas, including behavior modifying medication or restrictive practices, such as seclusions or environmental restrictions.
• Completes assessments and related requirements in compliance with the service provision cycle for individuals on the respective caseload.

Implementation and Training:

• Develops, trains, and monitors implementation of behavior support systems, programs or plans for varying ages and functioning levels.   
• Assists in the modeling and teaching of behavioral or mental health strategies, plans, or program models to necessary stakeholders (e.g., staff, providers).   

Program Oversight:

• Monitors, verifies, and documents employee or provider adherence to plan implementation and the overall success of the plan.  
• Creates and implements a variety of data collection procedures including data entry and graphing in an accurate and timely manner.  
• Supports and/or supervises RBTs, BCaBA and/or BCBA candidates.  

Administrative Tasks:

• Completes all required documentation meeting required deadlines.  
• Ensures relevant sections of the individual electronic record is up to date and accurate.    

Communication and Consultation:

• Effectively communicates in both verbal and written form with necessary stakeholders.  
• Accepts feedback from supervisors to ensure the quality of program implementation.  
• Communicates and collaborates with both internal and external team members and stakeholders.