Assistant Behavior Analyst BCaBA

Job Description DescriptionCome join a growing and dynamic team at The Faison Center's Behavioral Health Clinic!Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Assistant Behavior Analyst will serve a caseload of individuals as assigned by the clinic for a designated number of hours per individual. In this role they will assess the individual and current programming, assist with providing direct support staff training, and ensure consistent communication of advisement for recommended treatment and programming to families, support staff and other service providers to the individual. In addition, the Assistant Behavior Analyst will assist with specific case management responsibilities, including but not limited to, preparation for utilization review meetings, review meetings as scheduled, and family/caregiver training. Service hours will occur on some evenings and occasional weekends. Position requires evening and weekend hours, as needed, to provide continuity of treatment and training of families/caregivers.The populations served may display physically challenging behavior. The Assistant Behavior Analyst position requires that staff be aware that individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. This requires the Assistant Behavior Analyst to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual's needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.What We Can Offer YouHome/Work life balanceTuition assistanceHealth InsuranceVision/Dental InsuranceShort/Long-Term Disability403bLife InsuranceAccident/Critical Illness InsuranceVacation and Sick TimePaid trainingRequirementsExperience RequirementsExperience with and the ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, behavior problems, communication and social dysfunction, as well as with their families and other caregiversExcellent interpersonal skillsExpertise in the development and oversight of specialized curriculum and staff trainingKnowledge, experience, and formal training in Applied Behavior AnalysisEducation And Credential RequirementsBachelor's degree in psychology, education or related field requiredHold current certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior AnalystLicensure as an Assistant Behavior Analyst by the Virginia Board of MedicineEssential Physical RequirementsLift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)Bend at all joints fluentlyMove in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutesReach in all directionsGrasp using both handsMove quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issuesRun in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staffMaintain balance while lowering to a half squat position