Trellis Aba

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)  (Full Time)
Location: Olathe, KS

The Trellis Center at KidsTLC is looking for a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who values strong ethical boundaries and follows best-practice standards to join our team!

We are offering a $5,000 Hiring bonus! Contact us for details.

Who are we?

KidsTLC is a Counsel on Accreditation (COA) accredited non-for-profit organization founded in 1972. Over the years, KidsTLC’s mission has expanded as we have stepped forward to further help children in our community. We provide a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, leadership is valued and diversity is respected!

The Trellis Center at KidsTLC provides integrative Autism services offering Applied Behavior Analysis along with Speech and Occupational Therapies in a state-of-the-art clinic environment. The Trellis team sets the standard for high-quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) services within the Midwest region by offering an innovative service delivery model and clinical supervision. The KidsTLC family of professionals is committed to making a substantial difference in the lives of the children and families we encounter.

Learn More about Trellis Center and KidsTLC here: Trellis Center Virtual Tour

Position Opening:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst: We are currently seeking highly motivated BCBAs to join our team. This position works alongside our Vice President of Autism Services, Clinical Director, fellow BCBAs, and Related Service Providers in a peer-to-peer supportive clinical model. The BCBA is responsible for the following:

·          Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, design relative treatment plan, goals, and programming in line with assessment results.

·          Design and oversee data-driven programming and intervention for assigned clients based on industry best-practice standards and progress made towards achievement of client goals.

·          Actively lead and participate in meetings, training, and professional development opportunities specific to both clients and RBTs.

·          Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ASD and ABA instructional methodologies.

·          Conduct Case Management of clients

·          Provide clinical supervision and mentorship of assigned RBTs and supervisees

·          Maintaining appropriate records and notes

·          Direct support to clients as needed

Position Perks:

·         Clinic-based services- no travel/commuting required

·         Emphasis on ethical service delivery

·         Manageable caseloads and billing expectations

·         Tiered clinical structure for support

·         Emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration

Position Responsibilities:

·         Maintaining appropriate records and notes

·         Working as part of a team

·         Ability to work full time hours

·         Performing duties and responsibilities within the scope of their BCBA certification and licensure

·         Staff training and mentorship

·         Direct 1:1 support to clients as needed

The Ideal candidate will demonstrate proficient knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA instructional methodologies. This candidate will embody special characteristics such as integrity-driven decisions, organizational intellect, diligence with regard to best practices and most importantly an adamant desire to teach and inspire children and their families.

Benefits/Compensation:

KidsTLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

·         Annual cost of living increases

·         Annual professional development funds

·         Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (employer shared cost)

·         HSA & FSA Options

·         Group Life Insurance

·         Short- and Long-Term Disability (employer paid)

·         8 Paid holidays off

·         Generous PTO accruals

·         401K with 4% match

·         KidsTLC’s CBI programs

Relocation: Kansas City – A Hidden Gem!

KidsTLC is conveniently located in Olathe, KS, a suburb in the Kansas City metro area. Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The city's diversions include world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs.

If you believe you would be a good match for our team, contact Lori Johnson at Lmjohnson@kidsTLC.org 
 

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s degree in special education, applied behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• State licensure for KS and MO.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ASD and ABA instructional methodologies.
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders or relative developmental disabilities.
• 2-5+ years of experience working with children in an educational or clinical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to express and exchange ideas effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills related to behavior assessment and response.
• Skills to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations – utilizing creativity, conceptual reasoning, and inductive reasoning.
• Formal Supervision experience with professionals and/or BCBA/BCaBAs preferred.
• Active in-network status with various private commercial insurance panels in KS and MO preferred.
• Able to respond to crisis and conflict with confidence and professionalism.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, record-keeping and written communication skills. The employee must have the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of written and verbal communication with both internal and external entities. The employee must have the ability to convey and receive detailed information or important instructions to and from various sources. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Advanced ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This position requires an ability to calculate standard comparison measures such as percent difference, reduction, increase and utilization, perform variance analysis within trends and performance measures.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Problem areas include but are not limited to implementing clinical recommendation parameters effectively, problem solving last minute or time-sensitive changes, understanding authorization limitations as they pertain to scheduling, client’s needs, and recommendations for services, etc.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry specific software, industry specific systems and other web-based software programs, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Must also be able to jump, run, squat and bend over, and successfully participate in crisis intervention training. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. Regular Vision abilities, including computer work.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Standard clinical office environment with high noise level, fast paced.