CCIU Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Coatesville, PA - Full Time Salary Position with Comprehensive Benefits

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).

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

Organization: Aveanna Education Services

Location: Chester County Intermediate Unit

Employment Type: Full-time

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supervision and Training

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

• 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.