Board Certified Behavior Analyst -BCBA
Company: Mount Prospect Academy
Location: Pike
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Mount Prospect Academy Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
Trama Informed Reports To: Executive Director Salary up to $75,000
Location: Pike, New Hampshire Offering Affordable Temporary
Employee Housing available in Pike, New Hampshire location only for
those looking to relocate to NH selected positions available .
Bring your Experience to MPA! Mount Prospect Academy is seeking a
Trauma Informed BCBA for our residential treatment programs for
at-risk youth. The BCBA will work will all aspects of residential
treatment including but not limited to the clinical team, the
direct support workers, families, and other staff members so
flexibility is critical. BCBA Certification (Required) Click here
to watch a short video about who we are and what we do! Company
Background Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly
growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the
goal of helping struggling adolescents find a "zest for life" and
succeed in the "business of life." MPA has evolved to offer a
variety of mental health support services to a diverse population
of "hard to treat" and "difficult to place" adolescents. Our
targeted services include home and community-based treatment,
residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education
schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful
outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New
England. Mission: MPA's mission is to provide a caring, safe
therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow
and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and
social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with
students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to
self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings
of safety, confidence, and competency. BCBA Job Summary: The BCBA
will provide support to students and the team by coordinating and
providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, behavioral
function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and
reduction procedures, adaptive life skills, and behavior planning.
A BCBA will also oversee programming of associate behavior analysts
and provide ongoing support and supervision to Direct Support
Professionals (DSP) as it relates to the implementation and
documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.
Responsibilities:
- Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all
areas of programming including the training of direct support
professionals, person centered strategies consultants (if
applicable) and DSP trainers.
- Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training
in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training
and natural environment training models of teaching.
- Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of
resources and support information for the team, clients, and their
families.
- Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports
including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching,
class instruction and in-service instruction to other support
professionals.
- Assist in the development and implementation of assessment
tools, to conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses
when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to
teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Provide ongoing support and training to direct support
professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support
roles for families. Job Description - Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) Behavior Intervention Services.
- Ongoing training and behavioral consultation to, leaders,
paraprofessional, and direct care residential faculty in the
implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior
reduction strategies.
- Create ongoing data collection systems to establish baseline
and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on
a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
- Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a
focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing
problematic behavior(s).
- Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training
for all field staff and provide field supervision when
necessary.
- Utilize MPA's electronic health records system (KCare) to enter
session notes within 72 hours of each session.
- Provide consultation services and to maintain ongoing
communication with all constituents (other supports, parents,
community, and community agencies).
- Keep current with the literature, new research findings and
resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain
BCBA certification are necessary.
- Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between
personal care staff and families, and to provide ongoing feedback
to government related agencies that contract with such
families.
- Perform other duties as assigned Benefits (Full-time):
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (403B)
- STD & LTD
- Life Insurance
- AD & D
- Comprehensive wellness initiatives
- Paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Expense reimbursement Additional Benefits Working with Mount
Prospect Academy
- Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike,
Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes,
Alpine and Cross-country Skis, Climbing Wall)
- Daily Adventure Outings
- Potential for Employee Housing
- Mileage Reimbursements
- 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training Gym
- Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities
- Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Dynamic Professional Development Often
- Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost
- Woodshop, projects built at Cost
- Promote from Within
- Participation with Federal Loan Reimbursement programs
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Master's degree in Special Education or related human services
field
- Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years unless prior
approval is granted by Executive Director.
- Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in
the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training
related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental
disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies
working with client
- Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill,
instructional skills, oral and written communication,
organizational skills, and interpersonal relations
- Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age,
functionality, and with minimal direction Other/Requirements:
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook systems
- Ability to utilize a fax machine, phone system, and other
office materials as necessary for the position
- Ability to respond quickly to phone calls, text messages, and
emails
- Flexible availability which includes Monday through Friday
9am-5pm at minimum
- Authorized to work in the United States (Required).
- Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre
employment checks. Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) assures equal
opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action
in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services.
MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on
the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national
origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require,
that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by
getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a
booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.
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