Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Definition: 

As part of AIM Hi it is the responsibility of the BCBA to conduct various descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments (e.g., functional analyses) and skill-based assessments (e.g.,PDBBI, VB-MAPP, AFLS, etc.).  The BCBA then provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results and designs comprehensive ABA treatment plans based off of evidence-based practices and behavior analytic research literature.

The BCBA provides training and supervision to Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and other responsible parties tasked with the implementation of behavior analytic interventions.  The BCBA then supervises and monitors treatment progress of a client through data-based progress monitoring.  The BCBA also provides training to parents/guardians and other responsible parties for the client.

Supervision Over: Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Education, Training, and Experience: 

Possess a minimum of a Masters degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education or Applied Behavior Analysis. 

Possess a professional license from the state of Hawaii

Have obtained certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

A minimum of 5 years experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs.

Knowledge of: 

  • Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies

  • Learning theories and instructional methods

  • Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions

  • Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults

  • Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ABA software platforms

Skills and Abilities to: 

  • Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner

  • Objectively analyze crisis situations

  • Respond quickly to emergency situations

  • Handle aggressive and self-injurious behaviors of clients

  • Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals

  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff

  • Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records

  • Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development

  • Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner

  • Supervise clients during treatment sessions

Other Requirements: 

  • Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal history background check

  • Satisfactory reference checks

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Job Duties: 

  • Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group session

  • Oversees ABA home programs and provide parent training and support

  • Running monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians

  • Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients

  • Work with and oversee Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards and BACB requirements

  • Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Chartlytics and CentralReach

  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies

  • Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise

  • Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients

  • Attend staff trainings and agency meetings    

Additional Job Requirements: Will be discussed during hiring process

Salary/Hourly Rate: Competitive Pay