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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Hybrid Position, primarily remote with onsite visits

Meraki Health is seeking an experienced behavior analyst to provide support to individuals and their families by providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills.

Work with a collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about helping others live their best lives!

This is a unique opportunity to do cutting edge work with dedicated support staff including SLP, OT, PT, LCSW, RD, BT, ED and 1:1 Therapy Technicians who understand and support developmental language, sensory processing strategies, emotional development, and how they impact children with special needs. We believe that the behaviors others see as impacting education for these children are a result of their challenges with comprehension and communication, challenges in processing sensory information from their environment and staying regulated around a broad range of emotions. With our interpretation of their intentions, language-based strategies, emotional and sensory support, and an individualized, multi-sensory, engaging and meaningful curriculum, our kids are limitless!

About Us

Meraki: meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a Greek word that is often used to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be.

We believe that the key to providing high-quality therapy services is through a team of dedicated and empowered professionals. We provide our team with the training, support, and resources they need to do their job effectively.

We understand that our team members are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and growth.Meraki Health provides collaborative and multidisciplinary therapy services that help individuals grow in their ability to relate, communicate, and function within their home and community.

We provide our clients with personalized care that is tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. We understand that every individual is different, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to facilitate target behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for families.
• Ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
• Utilize Catalyst to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
• Develop behavior plans/treatment plans with a focus on and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
• Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.
• Review and sign behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
• Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
• At least 1 year of experience in working with children on the Autism spectrum
• Experience supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
• Ability to travel for onsite visits quarterly (at minimum)

Perks

• 120 hours Paid Leave
• 40 hours of Sick Time Off
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 weeks of company-wide closure for self-care (July, December)
• 100% vested company 401k with up to 4% Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employer cost shared Health Insurance
  
• Employer cost shared Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer paid short term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance offerings
• Competitive wages
• On the job training
• Company paid training for continuing education and credentialing
• Family Friendly work schedule with weekends off
• Woman-owned small locally owned business.

Terms of Employment:

• Full time employee: 32-40 hours per week
• Wages: Negotiable compensation based on experience, licensure, performance and commitment to the position.