Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - School-based

Job Description

Job Description

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is looking for an opportunity in a school -based setting to make a difference in the community. As a BCBA, you will assess, oversee the implementation of, and evaluate the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) related intervention for individuals with Autism, developmental delays, and other learning disabilities while working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality treatment, documentation, and compliance. You will also provide leadership to other Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Assessment - Complete screening requests to determine a student's need for evaluation and review each students’ referral and records to determine initial expected assessments, diagnosis, and observations required

Implementation - Service students in accordance with treatment plans and complete annual mandated documentation for legal compliance and billing, including updating teaching and treatment materials

Data Tracking - Ensure accurate and reliable data collection on all treatment plan and other target skills related to ABA curriculum using data sheets and electronic marking devices to identify skill acquisitions, behavioral improvement, evaluate treatment efficacy, and adjust goals to maximize effectiveness

Reporting - Maintain communication with each student's family and / or caregivers regarding progress and needs

Collaboration - Work with multidisciplinary team members to determine the most appropriate treatment plan based on student needs and to improve service delivery and treatment

Training - Supervise staff pursuing BCBA certification, as well as train graduate students and / or fieldwork students when appropriate

Other responsibilities as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Behavior Specialist License

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification

Completion of 8-Hour Supervision Course

Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

CPR / First Aid

TB / Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay Rate

Health Insurance - With employer contribution

Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

Paid Time Off

Retirement Investment Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Discount Market

The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy :

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of :

Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)

Color

Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)

Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)

Ancestry or national origin

Age (40 and over)

Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

Genetic information

Veteran or military status

Familial or martial status

Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to :

Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements

Assignments, classifications, and promotions

Compensation, benefits, and training

Transfers, discipline, and termination

Discipline and termination

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship

Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.