What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst position at ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC?
The behavior analyst will:
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Develop, implement and monitor behavior support plans in residential programs, family homes, day programs, school program, community for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Provide appropriate assessments including functional analysis/assessments, risk assessments, preference and reinforcer assessments.
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Be able to function independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
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Follow the appropriate funding source requirements
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Attend COS/ISP meetings and coordinate care of the individual with psychiatrists, general practitioners, and other team members. This may include outside appointments with individuals. .
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Provide training to all staff providing services to the individuals with behavior services. This training includes methods of data collection, behavior analysis principles, implementation of staff instructions, crisis plans and behavior support plans.
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Provide appropriate assessments which may include functional analysis/assessments, risk assessment, preference and reinforce assessments.
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Participate in Video Training Reinforcement for staff.
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Provide technical assistance and consultation for behavior support needs. Respond as needed to behavior codes.
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Ability to provide physical assistance as needed during crisis situations
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Oversee the development and growth of Orange Grove’s Psych-Social Rehabilitation Program (PSR) and Intensive Outpatient Program (PSR), including curriculum quality/development, student growth, budgeting and supervision of the program Coordinator.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsible directly to the Behavior Analyst. Will supervise Intensive Outpatient Program and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and the Coordinator (LCSW).
Master’s in Behavior Analysis or related field, Tennessee DIDD Approved BA (required).
Must be a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Tennessee LBA (required).
Experience with design and implementation of behavior therapy programs to help treat with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental conditions. Demonstrated data collection and analysis ability to evaluate behaviors and monitor progress.
Good overall physical health and personal stamina.