Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Program Manager in North Orange County

About us

Autism Behavior Centers is headquartered in Chino, CA with services covering the Inland Empire and Orange County areas. As we continue to expand in Orange County, we are looking for a part time/contract BCBA or Program Manager to oversee client caseloads. Our team is collaborative, professional, and we aim to create meaningful change through high quality ABA services. We provide direct behavioral therapy in naturalistic environments for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays. Our team works in collaboration with families to support life transitions, school-readiness, and adaptive living skills.

BCBA/PM Overview*

The BCBA/PM will assist in developing and advancing Autism Behavior Centers (ABC) in line with our agency’s mission to provide "meaningful change through high-quality ABA services". He or she will act in accordance with the highest professional, ethical, and clinical standards. The BCBA/PM is responsible for supporting the quality and quantity of ABC's day to day clinical operations and will be supervised by the Clinical Director and will supervise Lead ABA Behavior Technicians/Therapists (BTs), and ABA Behavior Technicians/Therapists (BTs), in order to ensure that they are performing their jobs in accordance with the guidelines set forth by ABC, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB’s) fourth edition task list, the BACB’s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts, and all other pertinent regulatory bodies. Additionally, the BCBA/PM will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and enforcement of ABC's agency-wide policies, protocols, and related documentation for the provision of high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment services. Furthermore, the BCBA/PM will be responsible for directly supervising ABA programming for a limited number of specific clients diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or related developmental disabilities, as well as other co-occurring intellectual or behavioral disorders. Supervision will include but will not be limited to the following: client assessments, client treatment selection and development, client treatment evaluation and interpretation, and staff training. Additionally, the BCBA/PM will conduct continuous documentation audits for all staff members working on their caseload in accordance with ABC's policies. The BCBA/PM will practice in an effective, efficient, ethical, and socially valid manner. They will treat the safety of all clients and other individuals involved in each case as their top priority. ABA treatment services may be delivered in-home, school, community, or center-based settings, but will primarily occur in the clinic/center. The BCBA’s primary responsibility is to develop and oversee all individualized client skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction programming. The BCBA/PM will provide staff development and training events based on the implementation of particular behavioral and skill acquisition protocols, data collection, and progress monitoring techniques. The BCBA/PM will directly supervise all staff who work with clients on their caseload in accordance with BACB guidelines and will be responsible for all client, parent, caregiver, or legal guardian, and family communication.

*Depending on applicant's licensure, certain aspects of role may or may not be applicable.

Role and Responsibilities

-Consult with all essential team members about all client skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction programming, implement client plan and program modifications as needed, assist in providing client accommodations, and social skills instruction.

-Provide staff with all necessary resources, tools, and modeling techniques.

-Assist in overseeing and providing consultation to ABC staff regarding client skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction programming, and Individualized Education Programming (IEP) implementation.

-Must attend all client IEP meetings and pertinent parent, caregiver, legal guardian, and/or family meetings.

-Develop and oversee the implementation all client skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction programming, assess client progress and program effectiveness, and make modifications to client programming as necessary.

-Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and devise appropriate maladaptive behavior support plans (BSPs) accordingly.

-Coordinate communication between the client’s parents, caregivers, and/or legal guardians, family members, and the client’s school and other service providers.

-Ensure the timely completion of program modifications, materials, progress reports, and graphed data.

-Ensure that all behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and accurately across all clinical systems and settings.

-Develop data-tracking mechanisms and reporting strategies to convey pertinent clinical client information.

-Attend client team meetings as necessary or as requested.

-Participate in the presentation of client progress.

-Act as an active training member for direct care and management staff. This includes onsite staff training, ABC initial employee orientation training, and clinical staff team meetings.

-Ensure that all staff members demonstrate proficiency in implementing ABA programming, by utilizing behavior change procedures, which meet the designated standards of reliability and scientific rigor.

-Satisfactorily answer any questions, in regard to the ABA principles, by demonstrating proficiency on all evaluations developed for each of the essential skills of the BCBA position.

-Ensure the use of effective communication and interpersonal skills with all staff, clients, and parents, family members, or caregivers.

-Ensure all clients are safe by implementing and monitoring de-escalation strategies

-Providing ongoing supervision of one-to-one direct ABA treatment programming

-Conduct thorough medical documentation audits for all clients as outlined by ABC protocol

-Participate in ongoing ABC trainings and if necessary, participate in Compliance Committee activities or directives

-Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• Must be 18 years old

-Must possess a valid BCBA certification (if BCBA)

-Safety Care trained (can be completed within 1 month of hire, if accepted), CPR trained, First Aid trained

Basic & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including, kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain, hold, transport, and utilize quick body movements as indicated by Individualized client Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) in the course of working with clients with severe challenging behaviors.
• Must have the manual dexterity needed in order to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include the home, school, and community settings.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Must have the visual acuity to be able to read and comprehend written communication through the computer, electronic devices, and written means.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job locations/client homes.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance in good standing.

Compensation and Benefits

-Competitive hourly compensation

-Compensation for travel time and mileage

-Supervision hours offered for students pursuing their BCBA certification

-Flexible schedule

-Paid training

-Paid RBT training (Full time only) and exam reimbursement

-Ongoing training and support

-Room for personal and professional development and growth within the company

-Paid sick leave

-Referral program bonus

-Health benefits including vision and dental

-Paid client cancellation/no show policy

Reporting Relationship

Employment Supervisor (Clinical): Clinical Director

Employment Supervisor (Administrative): Director of Operations

Related Training

Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and trainings once employed including but not limited to: Registered Behavior Technician Training (RBT); Safety Care Training; CPR and First Aid; Mandated Reporter Training; HIPAA Training; and other in-service agency trainings, as directed by assigned direct ABC Behavior Analyst Clinician Supervisor.

Background, Drug, and Alcohol Screening

Must be Able to Favorably Pass Fingerprinting, Background Checks, and Drug Testing

Autism Behavior Centers supports a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person