BCBA, Assessor and Intervention Specialist

The BCBA Assessor and Intervention Specialist provides specialized behavioral intervention, assessment services, and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. They are responsible for conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and providing first time or short-term interventions to clients/caregivers. Additionally, this role would review treatment plans that require clinical feedback of Behavior Intervention Plans and will provide clinical consultation with network providers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct assessment of clients diagnosed with developmental disabilities and produce assessment reports to include a recommendation for treatment and supervision hours.
• Assure clients and caregivers receive interventions regularly and offers are made to caregivers/clients to meet DMHC and regulatory requirements.
• Select and deliver appropriate intervention to clients experiencing gaps in care.
• Observe and assess client skills and progress to inform recommendations for ongoing intervention and behavioral programming.
• Collaborate and consult with service providers regarding assessment results as needed.
• Review client history and clinical documentation to ensure requirements of regulatory agencies are met and funding sources are clinically accurate and appropriate.
• Participate in and support the development of continuing education presentations to network providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of billable tasks that meet regulatory agencies and funding sources requirement and is HIPAA compliant.
• Track direct client sessions and maintain timelines defined within standard operating procedures by following standard clinical operations.
•  Responsible to complete other duties as assigned by supervisor based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to: 

• Master's degree, from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines is required: Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Childhood Education/Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Pediatric Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
• 3+ years certification by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) regulatory board.
• 4+ years of experience implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis services, preferably with people with ASD.
• Fluency in multiple languages preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Knowledgeable in evidence-based methodologies found to benefit individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).
• Training in the field of ABA/Behavioral Health Treatment, and knowledge of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Experience interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations of CCS.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language in the workplace.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
• Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication.
• Frequent sitting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Must attend all required training.

Full time

$98,000 -115,500 Annually

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.