The primary responsibilities of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) are to develop and implement behavioral support plans to decrease problematic referring behaviors, teach socially acceptable replacement behaviors, and teach skill acquisition targets that will increase the likelihood that the youth or child will be successful in his or her community. The BCBA is responsible for using Behavioral Skills Training (BST) to teach Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Care Facilitators, and Program Implementation Mangers how to appropriately implement each behavioral support plan on a daily basis. Further, the BCBA is responsible for establishing and implementing data collection techniques in order to present data to clinical teams to promote data-based decision making when making modifications to treatment approaches. The BCBA is responsible for case management, documenting, researching, gathering, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. The BCBA is also responsible for conducting new and ongoing staff training on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis and individualized programming. The BCBA will provide leadership, oversight, structure, and direction to the Registered Behavior Technicians ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations, standards, programs, and philosophy of care.

• Designs, implements, and manages evidence-based Applied Behavior Analytic consultative services collaboratively with PRTF multidisciplinary teams.
• Attends unit meetings such as clinical rounds and leadership meetings weekly with clinical unit teams.
• Establishes processes for reviewing the progress of clients and makes data-based modifications to treatment plans.
• Provides supervision, training, and on-going professional development opportunities to Registered Behavior Technicians.
• Utilizes Behavioral Skills Training (BST) to teach PRTF staff how to implement interventions as specified in clients’ behavioral support plans (BSPs).
• Conducts ongoing staff training in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis.
• Develop motivational systems for KidsTLC units, train staff on the implementation of the motivational systems, review staff treatment integrity, and review client progress.
• Develops data collection processes, collects, and analyzes behavioral data.
• Graphs behavioral data and shares with clinical teams to help enhance and promote data-based decision making.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position directly supervises Registered Behavior Technicians.
• This position will occasionally provide supervision to ABA graduate student interns.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• Valid BCBA certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Must have appropriate state licensure for KS within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders or relative developmental disabilities preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working with children in an educational or clinical environment preferred.
• 1+ years working with juvenile offenders and children in need of care is preferred, along with knowledge of residential programming.
• Active in-network status with various private insurance panels in KS preferred
• Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work with youth who have emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a climate of trust, confidence, and mutual respect with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills 
• Able to adapt and be flexible.
• Strong problem solving and clinical judgment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude to work with youth who have emotional and behavioral challenges.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have industry relevant software, other web-based software programs, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, jump, run, squat, talk and hear. Some physical requirements in working with agitated juveniles, youth with Autism, and their parents/guardians are applicable to this position. Physical requirements in working with children include the ability to physically hold youth utilizing Emergency Safety Physical Intervention (ESPI). The employee must have the ability to safely get down on knees and remain in position for up to 10 minutes, must have extreme flexibility to hold youth and switch positions while holding and the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Regular vision abilities, including computer work.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Extensive problem solving exists in this position. Problem areas include but are not limited to: challenging behavior assessment and determining how to respond accordingly.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The hours of work in this position are considered to be normal work week hours with some variances. This position is required to work the designated required hours generally between 7am-7pm, Monday through Saturday. The incumbent to this position must be flexible with the work schedule, and expect schedule changes as required by agency needs. This employee must professionally interact with various KidsTLC staff, grantors, funders, providers, and stakeholders as necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountability is demonstrated by successful case management, accurate and effective data analysis and program development, informal supervisor observation, formal supervision, competency checks and active participation in team meetings and program implementation performance.

Benefits:

• KidsTLC’s Holistic Wellness & Culture and Belonging Initiatives.
• Employer Shared Cost for Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Group Life Insurance, HSA & FSA options.
• 8 paid holidays off.
• Generous PTO accruals.
• 401K w/ 4% match.
• Annual cost of living increases. 
• Flexible scheduling options
• Annual professional development funds
• Emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Dedicated documentation and planning time.
• Mentor-style training provided.

We appreciate your suggestions or referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity.

Direct all inquiries to:   Lori Cassidy-Johnson, Director of Recruiting & Onboarding

913-324-3623 | lmjohnson@kidstlc.org

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.