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This is a clinical position that involves oversight of behavior analysis and behavior support plan design, implementation and data collection to create person-centered plans that meet the needs of the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) that we support. Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), coordinates with the interdisciplinary team and ensures successful implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs). Provides direct clinical supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and staff working toward their RBT certifications and assists with education and ongoing training of staff in ABA. Maintains responsibility for developing plans for data collection and regularly analyzes data to track progress and effectiveness of BSPs.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Ensures the people we support receive appropriate mental health care and behavioral services and serves as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• Identifies and communicates habilitative, behavioral, and psychiatric needs and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create person-centered plans that address all needs of the people we support
• Provides leadership, setting the tone and ensuring that performance standards are followed by all staff in the implementation and evaluation of Behavior Support Plans and models an approach that emphasizes positive behavior supports, person-centered practices and trauma-informed care in their practice
• Actively participates in treatment team and transition planning meetings and assists during behavioral crisis situations
• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and other habilitative assessments.
• Develops and writes BSPs with input from the treatment team
• Establishes system for and trains staff on data collection and analysis related to behavior plans, monitors data collection and regularly analyzes and interprets data to evaluate effectiveness and progress toward goals
• Continually monitors implementation and efficacy of service plans and BSPs, and along with the Program Supervisor, the quality and effectiveness of behavioral services overall.
• Incorporates a variety of techniques to help with skill building- prompting, errorless teaching, maximizing learning opportunities, effective reinforcement, preference assessment and choice procedures.
• Delivers performance outcomes and transition metrics to oversight agencies, program leadership, the people we support, their families and support systems and/or other relevant internal and external staff as needed or required.
• Provides ongoing clinical supervision, oversight and training to staff working toward their RBT certification as per BACB Guidelines and ensures that staff have all the clinical materials necessary to perform their job.
• Facilitates ABA education and training to staff on how to implement/troubleshoot behavior plans.
• Provides ongoing consultation with families and circle of support to provide ABA education, train on implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan, and support with generalization.
• Recommends and initiates referrals for necessary psychological or psychiatric consultations and evaluations
• Ensures that staff complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• May collaborate with the program leadership in the development of training programs for staff or develop and coordinate staff-wide trainings to increase knowledge of ABA and provide opportunities to create positive behavior strategies and develop skills
• May participate in hiring/interviewing of incoming behavior staff
• Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Must hold active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Criminal Background Check, fingerprinting and additional relevant/required clearances as required by Federal, State and Local government or other agencies
• Tuberculosis mandatory for most positions
• Valid Driver’s License may be required, based on position/location
• Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete essential tasks

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

Previous experience writing behavior support plans for people with complex needs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.