Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Full Time Salary Position with Comprehensive Benefits

Job Title: Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - ABA Clinics

Organization: Aveanna Education Services

Location: Newtown Square

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview: Aveanna Education Services (AES) is seeking Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to lead an ABA-based early intervention clinic/classroom being run by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). The clinic/classroom will provide Intensive Behavior Health Services (IBHS) to children ages 3-5, integrated closely with early intervention services. This full-day program aims to ensure a seamless transition between pre-school special education classrooms and the clinic setting, promoting continuous skill development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Individualized Treatment Planning

• Initial Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments using tools such as the VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program).

• Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP): Develop customized plans for each child based on assessment results, addressing specific needs, goals, and strengths. Review and update these plans quarterly.

1. Behavioral Interventions

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Implement evidence-based interventions such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT).

• Positive Behavior Support (PBS): Utilize proactive strategies to promote desirable behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors, incorporating Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).

1. Skill Acquisition Programs

• Communication Skills: Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication using techniques like the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices through a verbal behavior model.

• Social Skills Training: Facilitate structured playgroups, peer modeling, and social stories to foster interaction and social understanding.

• Adaptive Skills: Provide training in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, feeding, and toileting, to promote independence.

1. Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

• Real-Time Data Collection: Continuously collect data on target behaviors and skills using digital tools and software for efficient tracking.

• Regular Progress Reviews: Conduct weekly team meetings to discuss progress, update ITPs, and adjust interventions as needed.

• Completion of Daily Clinical Notes: Maintain thorough documentation and complete daily clinical notes to ensure accurate records and facilitate billing for services.

1. Family Involvement and Training

• Parent Training Programs: Conduct workshops and one-on-one training sessions to empower parents with ABA techniques and strategies.

• Home-Based Support: Extend clinic programs into the home environment through regular consultation and support.

1. Collaborative Approach

• Interdisciplinary Team: Coordinate with BCBAs, Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers.

• Integrated Services: Ensure seamless collaboration with early intervention programs to maintain consistency across settings.

1. Supervision and Training

• BHT Supervision: Provide supervision and training to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), ensuring they effectively implement ITPs and utilize ABA techniques.

1. Service Provision

• Service Delivery: Provide the specified amount of services as detailed in each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA).

• Experience in conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for young children with developmental and behavioral challenges.

• Strong understanding of ABA principles and techniques, including DTT, NET, and PRT.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school or clinical setting with early intervention programs.

Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - ABA Clinic

Organization: Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Aveanna Education Services

Location: Chester County

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:

Aveanna Education Services (AES) is seeking Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs) to support children receiving ABA-based services in clinics/classrooms being run by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU).

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our ABA-based clinics within schools. The BHT will work one-on-one with students aged 3-5, implementing individualized instructional and behavioral strategies. This role is crucial in supporting the direct implementation of each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) and ensuring their progress and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Implementation of ITPs

• Work one-on-one with students to implement instructional and behavioral strategies outlined in their Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs).

• Employ evidence-based interventions such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT).

1. Behavior and Skill Development

• Support the development of communication, social, and adaptive skills through structured and naturalistic teaching methods.

• Use techniques like Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to enhance communication skills through a verbal behavior model.

• Facilitate social skills training through structured playgroups, peer modeling, and social stories.

1. Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

• Collect real-time data on target behaviors and skill acquisition using digital tools and software.

• Monitor and record students' progress, providing detailed and accurate documentation for review by the BCBA and interdisciplinary team.

1. Positive Behavior Support

• Implement proactive strategies to promote desirable behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.

• Assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and applying Positive Behavior Support (PBS) techniques.

1. Service Provision

• Service Delivery: Provide the specified amount of services as detailed in each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).

1. Documentation and Billing

• Completion of Daily Clinical Notes: Maintain thorough documentation and complete daily clinical notes to ensure accurate records and facilitate billing for services.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field preferred.

• At least 1 year experience working with children with developmental and behavioral challenges, preferably in an educational or clinical setting.

• Knowledge of ABA principles and techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Ability to collect and document data accurately and efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

• Experience with data collection tools and software.

• Familiarity with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.