Under the direction of the Owner, Executive Director and Lead BCBA; BCBA is responsible for supervising and training Case Supervisor(s) and Behavior Technicican(s) and supporting them with utilizing appropriate ABA techniques and applying them to increase the client’s daily functional skills. BCBA is also responsible for establishing timelines for realistic growth opportunities in the areas of behavior management, communication skills, community use, functional academics, functional pre-academics, home living skills, leisure exploration, self-care skills, self-direction, social skills, and vocational skills. BCBA is responsible for ensuring treatment fidelity across all cases supervised, this includes Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans frequent review and ensuring that the plans are carried out accordingly.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
• Supervise ABA programs for caseload of clients; including the management of Case Supervisors and direct ABA Therapist; ensure proper use of DataFinch Catalyst and proper implementation of programs; coordinate community outings and gatherings for staff/clients
• Daily tasks include: in-home assessments, designing treatment plans, parent training, meeting and collaborating with other professionals, conducting clinical meetings, etc.
• Develop and implement positive behavior plans and strategies specific to the setting in which therapy is occurring
• Implement audit and evaluation tools to assess clinical services
• Provide a minimum of 2 hours of supervision, per supervisor on a monthly basis, with 1 hour dedicated to direct observation of the supervisor performing behavioral analytic work; review program effectiveness, make recommendations, monitor data collection, chart progress and provide parent coaching.
• Conduct initial assessment and provide progress reports, as needed.
• Provide interactive and lecture based bi-monthly staff training; includes new staff orientation and coordination of shadowing/hands on training
• Conduct annual review of new hire orientation and training materials and revise according to most recent research
• Participate in quarterly staff evaluation and performance feedback sessions
• Update online file sharing with relevant clinical tools (e.g. data collection sheets, assessment material, etc.)
• Responsible for meeting billable hour requirements set forth to provide efficient and effective services
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Track direct and indirect hours; Cover sessions, as needed, if therapist or case supervisor cancels.
