At Easterseals Olympic Peninsula Autism Center we boldly pursue the most progressive methods of teaching children with autism and their families how, not only to overcome, but also how to excel in the face of one of the most puzzling conditions humankind faces.
The BCBA provides specialized behavioral intervention services and therapy supervision for children with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Prepares for and conducts intake sessions which includes evaluations, skills assessments and developing treatment plans, as indicated by the Clinical Director
- Provides 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services in accordance to plans approved by the Clinical Director
- Tests, evaluates, documents, and graphs/charts learner progress in targeted areas
- Assists, develops, and/or maintains learner programs and behavior intervention plans appropriate for each learner’s needs, as approved by the Clinical Director
- Conducts parent meetings and trainings, and prepares and distributes clinical parent correspondence and communications, as approved by the Clinical Director
- Provides ABA therapy supervision, training, troubleshooting assistance, and mentoring for therapy staff
- Attends meetings at schools or in the community, as indicated by the Program Director
- Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields
- Performs other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, psychology or related field
Skills/Experience:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting
- Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with ASD, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Familiar with the field of early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, while able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations
- Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
- Must obtain a Department of Health Affiliated Agency Counselor license
- Must pass Washington State background check and FBI fingerprint check
- Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work
- Moderate to advanced computer skills (MS Office applications)
- Ability to work independently.
- Obtain and maintain CPR certification
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 5 2018
Active Until:
Jan 5 2019
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit