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Requisition #:

196319

Location:

Downingtown, PA 19335

Category:

BCBA

Salary:

$35.00 - $41.00 per hour

Position Details

Overview:

Aveanna is seeking dedicated and experienced Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to lead ABA-based clinics within school settings. These clinics will provide Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) to children aged 3-5, integrated closely with early intervention services. This full-day program aims to ensure a seamless transition between pre-school special education classrooms and the clinic setting, promoting continuous skill development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Individualized Treatment Planning

• Initial Assessment:Conduct comprehensive assessments using tools such as the VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program).

• Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP):Develop customized plans for each child based on assessment results, addressing specific needs, goals, and strengths. Review and update these plans quarterly.

• Behavioral Interventions

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):Implement evidence-based interventions such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT).

• Positive Behavior Support (PBS):Utilize proactive strategies to promote desirable behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors, incorporating Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).

• Skill Acquisition Programs

• Communication Skills:Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication using techniques like the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices through a verbal behavior model.

• Social Skills Training:Facilitate structured playgroups, peer modeling, and social stories to foster interaction and social understanding.

• Adaptive Skills:Provide training in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, feeding, and toileting, to promote independence.

• Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

• Real-Time Data Collection:Continuously collect data on target behaviors and skills using digital tools and software for efficient tracking.

• Regular Progress Reviews:Conduct weekly team meetings to discuss progress, update ITPs, and adjust interventions as needed.

• Completion of Daily Clinical Notes:Maintain thorough documentation and complete daily clinical notes to ensure accurate records and facilitate billing for services.

• Family Involvement and Training

• Parent Training Programs:Conduct workshops and one-on-one training sessions to empower parents with ABA techniques and strategies.

• Home-Based Support:Extend clinic programs into the home environment through regular consultation and support.

• Collaborative Approach

• Interdisciplinary Team:Coordinate with BCBAs, Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers.

• Integrated Services:Ensure seamless collaboration with early intervention programs to maintain consistency across settings.

• Supervision and Training

• BHT Supervision:Provide supervision and training to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), ensuring they effectively implement ITPs and utilize ABA techniques.

• Service Provision

• Service Delivery:Provide the specified amount of services as detailed in each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA).

• Experience in conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for young children with developmental and behavioral challenges.

• Strong understanding of ABA principles and techniques, including DTT, NET, and PRT.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school or clinical setting with early intervention programs.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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