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Italian Home for Children

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Italian Home for Children, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Job Details Level : Experienced •

Job Location : Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN, MA •

Position Type : Full Time •

Salary Range : $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Overview The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Italian Home for Children is responsible for providing and overseeing trauma-informed behavior-based interventions throughout the residential milieu programs, as well as offering behavioral coaching and support, including direct staff training. The BCBA will serve as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing individual behavioral interventions and coaching to children with complex behavioral and trauma profiles. The BCBA will assess and treat maladaptive behaviors, including the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, Behavior Support Plans, and clinical training for program implementation and treatment fidelity. The BCBA will support children by increasing their life skills and independence, establish individualized data collection and behavior analysis for assigned clients, and provide clinical oversight and staff training on/off the floor for program managers and direct-care staff, including Behavior Skills Training and clinical triage.

The BCBA will be formally trained in crisis de-escalation and restraint interventions. Must be willing to work directly with children who exhibit aggressive and self-injurious behavior. The position requires flexible hours with direct client observations across milieu programs. The BCBA reports directly to the ABA Clinical Director.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically noted in this description.

Responsibilities

Develop therapeutic rapport with clients and families

Provide BCBA services as outlined on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and conduct FBAs

Develop and modify Individual Behavior Support Plans; identify goals and objectives for IEPs

Attend clinical team and school meetings; perform classroom observations under direction of the ABA Clinical Director

Design and supervise behavioral interventions; provide coaching and modeling for milieu managers and staff, as well as caregivers based upon evidence-based behavioral practices

Lead social skills groups for children and caregiver coaching groups

Address domains such as functional communication, cognitive functioning, safety, socialization, play/leisure, community integration, vocational skills, coping skills, self-advocacy, attending/social referencing, and reduction of maladaptive behaviors

Participation in effective discharge planning

Behavioral Documentation

Document FBA write-ups

Develop and maintain data collection system for behavioral treatment progress

Complete quarterly IEP progress reports and annual IEP goals/objectives

Conduct and document behavioral observations across settings

Document collateral work

Provide discharge summary and treatment recommendations upon client discharge from program

Collateral Contact

Work as part of multidisciplinary team and attend staff team meetings to discuss client treatment progress

Conduct structured interviews with the child, family, and collaterals

Provide leadership/modeling for strong teamwork

Communicate with collaterals to obtain clinical information and provide treatment progress updates

Provide behavioral trainings to milieu staff and caregivers, in addition to school staff, as needed

Other Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral crisis support as needed, including client de-escalation and/or restraints

Must be able to integrate applied behavioral research to practice and demonstrate a clinical skill set emphasizing the most effective, least restrictive approach towards program design

Prepare and facilitate staff behavioral trainings

Attend weekly individual supervision

Actively participate in clinical supervision; demonstrate ability to accept critical feedback and directives

Essential Qualifications

MA degree in a human service field required

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with LABA preferred

Bilingual language capacity preferred

Experience with Vineland, VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, or other related assessment

Ability to take initiative and guide behavioral treatment for youth

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to collect and interpret data in Excel or other software

Italian Home for Children is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair hiring process and an equitable work environment. If you require accommodations during the application, and/or interview process, please contact hr at italianhome.org.

The expected base salary for this role is between $70,000-$80,000 USD, dependent on experience. This number does not reflect additional compensation-related benefits such as PTO, medical and life insurance, EAP, and the Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan.

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