Assistant Behavior Consultant - ABA

Job Title: Assistant Behavior Consultant-ABA (Assistant BC-ABA)         

FLSA:     Non-Exempt 

Reports To:  Clinical Supervisor IBHS 

Department:  Intensive Behavioral Health Services

SUMMARY 

The goals of the Assistant BC-ABA are to implement the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) providing intensive, individualized interventions to the child, youth, or young adult experiencing serious emotional, developmental, or behavioral needs in order to prevent more restrictive placements or services. The Assistant BC-ABA collects data documenting client behavior and implements the psychosocial rehabilitative interventions as specified in the client's treatment plan. The Assistant BC-ABA implements ABA curriculum and programming as outlined in ITP.  The Assistant BC-ABA updates ITP goals and interventions as needed to best meet the needs of the client.  The Assistant BC-ABA will conduct assessments as needed to further identify how the ITP can be modified to meet the needs of the client.  The Assistant BC-ABA provides oversight and supervision to any BHT-ABAs on their cases to ensure fidelity of treatment.  Services are provided in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to home, community, school, or activity center. The Assistant BC-ABA should have the ability to resolve crisis and conflict situations and develop positive relationships with clients. 

In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life expects the employee be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence-based practices. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provide specific interventions to assist a child in decreasing behaviors of concern, developing age-appropriate daily living skills, and increasing social and cultural interaction skills with his or her peer group, family and other social groups or settings. 

Provide support to parents and other responsible adults in their efforts to provide direct supervision of the child, therapeutic structure, and limits. 

Complete interventions as outlined in the child, youth, or young adult's individualized treatment plan. 

Update ITP goals and interventions as progress dictates. 

Please note, Assistant BC-ABA may not develop treatment plans or new goals, they may only update and report progress on existing goals 

Document client activities, behavioral data and progress for every period of service. May need to prepare professionally written summaries and documents describing a client's behavior and progress in achievement of treatment plan goals. 

Develop cooperative relationships with community agencies that will facilitate treatment services provided to all clients. 

Provide oversight and supervision to BHT-ABAs assigned to the case, ensuring that they are working according to best practices and have fidelity in ITP implementation. 

Work as a positive team member supporting the team's mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting and cooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the team's common operating approach. 

Accepts professional responsibility and serves as a role model for positive, pro-social behavior; modeling respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, and professional boundaries. 

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending all required meetings, trainings and organizational trainings. 

Attends individual and group supervision. 

Candidate will have to successfully complete and maintain certification of ESPI training. ESPI techniques are only used in compliance with Folium policy and procedure and within guidelines established by third-party experts in the proper and legal use of ESPI. 

Maintain an active valid driver's license issued by state in which they reside and must immediately notify their supervisor or Human Resources if their license is suspended or revoked for any reason. 

May perform other special projects or duties. 

SKILLS 

Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with clients. Must be able to remain calm in a crisis situation, identify underlying causes of problem situations, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate potentially explosive situations. Must be a team player. 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND 

Qualifications must meet one of the following: 

Have qualifications for licensure of a behavior specialist 

Have a certification as a BCaBA or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute and a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education or related field from an accredited college or university. 

Assistant Behavior Consultant-ABA personnel will have an updated Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Background Check, and Act 31 CPSL Mandated Reporter Training prior to working alone with a child. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work settings can include, but are not limited to, school buildings, home, community, church, activity centers, or extended or kinship family home. Working hours vary based on the child's medical necessity for service. Working hours are primarily during the academic year, and summer hours vary based on needs of the child. Evening and weekend hours may also be required. The amount of hours and location is determined on a case by case basis and can increase or decrease based on medical necessity. Working conditions during community and/or recreational programs may involve physical activities. Clientele may at times be verbally or physically abusive. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required or personnel so classified. 

This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Laurel Life