School Based Behavior Interventionist Jobs in Indiana

ORGANIZATION

“Helping students reach new heights.” School-Based Behavior Consultation focuses on skill development & challenging behavior reduction for student success! SBBC provides ABA therapy & behavior support interventions in-school & in-home to improve social skills, academics, vocational skills, functional skills, & communication. This is accomplished through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & in collaboration with other specialists, school staff, the students we serve, & caregivers.

SBBC is student-oriented. Through the use of behavior-analytic methods, we place highest priority on equipping & empowering students to reach new heights in each setting they encounter!

Mission: We are a team of professionals and experts in Applied Behavior Analysis who partner with & equip individuals with autism spectrum disorder, caregivers, community support staff, and/or school team members to gain the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Vision: We envision individuals with autism spectrum disorder throughout East Central Indiana gaining access to more inclusive settings and having greater autonomy in life, as a result of SBBC’s service provision.

SUMMARY

The Behavior Analyst is primarily responsible for conducting behavior identification assessments and developing behavior plans based on these assessments, under the supervision of a certified Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BCaBA is to ensure the effective implementation of all treatment plans and programming for their clients on their caseload as described by the fundamental responsibilities listed below. These services will be conducted in the school, center, home, and/or community settings, under the direction of a BCBA. The BCBA will assist with RBT supervision and training, as needed.

WORK DAY

As a BCBA, ABA therapy implementation services are required for approximately 30-40 hours per week.

PAY

This position is considered full-time, employed:

• W-2 position starts at $36/hr
• Includes the following benefits:
  • Major medical, vision, and dental, supplemental insurance, unemployment insurance, workman’s compensation, and social security and medicare taxes
• PTO
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Retirement - 100% match on the first 3% of compensation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive Functional Skills Assessments, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and develops Skill Acquisition Plans (SAP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), in collaboration with caregivers and/or school staff and administrators, and/or other service providers.
• Develops consultation relationships with district special and general education service providers where applicable.
• Trains, directs, and monitors caregivers and/or the work of teachers and staff assigned to work with students with behavioral challenges.
• Supports and promotes fidelity of implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies and programs for students.
• Conducts observations of students in a variety of settings.
• Analyzes student’s behavior from a functional perspective, identifies behavior skill deficits, and develops strategic plan to teach appropriate replacement behavior(s).
• Provides evidence-based behavior strategy recommendations and trains caregivers, staff and/or administrators in implementing behavioral interventions.
• Develops data collection methods and trains staff and/or caregivers to utilize.
• Uses collected data to monitor present levels and make adjustments to behavior strategy recommendations and/or treatment plan.
• Supervises RBTs to support treatment fidelity, providing ongoing training, and maintaining credentialing.
• Collaborates with a variety of service providers and agencies within the school and/or in the community to most effectively address student’s therapeutic needs.
• Researches and promotes evidence-based behavior analytic strategies, approaches, resources, and curriculum.
• Provides positive behavior support presentations, training, and/or professional development.
• Participates in meetings, including Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings, Multidisciplinary Teams (MTSS) meetings, student-related staffings, and manifest determination meetings.
• Participates in professional learning activities related to research based behavioral interventions, as well as other relevant professional learning opportunities, to further develop knowledge and skills.
• Communicates with parents regarding behavior needs of students.
• Tracks and documents required information for insurance reimbursement.
• Ethically maintains HIPAA requirements, professional records, and documentation.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE (RBT)

• Masters Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• 1-2 Years experience providing behavioral support services in the natural setting
• BCBA Certification

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS (BCaBA)

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience as BCBA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Drug screen and criminal background check required for hire

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

The BCBA reports directly to the Clinical Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Wall, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or balance , Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk, Hear
• Lift Up to 50 pounds
• Compare, Analyze, Communicate, Copy, Coordinate, Instruct, Compute, Synthesize , Evaluate, Interpersonal Skills, Compile, and Negotiate
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), and Ability to adjust focus
• Tolerate noise level moderate to loud

Type: Full-time

Pay: $36 to $48 per HOUR

E-VERIFY

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.