Description
Come join a growing and dynamic team at The Faison Center’s Behavioral Health Clinic!
Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Assistant Behavior Analyst will serve a caseload of individuals as assigned by the clinic for a designated number of hours per individual. In this role they will assess the individual and current programming, assist with providing direct support staff training, and ensure consistent communication of advisement for recommended treatment and programming to families, support staff and other service providers to the individual. In addition, the Assistant Behavior Analyst will assist with specific case management responsibilities, including but not limited to, preparation for utilization review meetings, review meetings as scheduled, and family/caregiver training. Service hours will occur on some evenings and occasional weekends. Position requires evening and weekend hours, as needed, to provide continuity of treatment and training of families/caregivers.
The populations served may display physically challenging behavior. The Assistant Behavior Analyst position requires that staff be aware that individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. This requires the Assistant Behavior Analyst to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.
What we can offer you:
Home/Work life balance
Tuition assistance
Health Insurance
Vision/Dental Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability
403b
Life Insurance
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid training
Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Experience with and the ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, behavior problems, communication and social dysfunction, as well as with their families and other caregivers
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Expertise in the development and oversight of specialized curriculum and staff training
- Knowledge, experience, and formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis
Education and Credential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or related field required
- Hold current certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Licensure as an Assistant Behavior Analyst by the Virginia Board of Medicine
Essential Physical Requirements
- Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)
- Bend at all joints fluently
- Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes
- Reach in all directions
- Grasp using both hands
- Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues
- Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff
- Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position
