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When you come to work at Monarch Center for Autism, you become an integral part of our dedicated and hardworking team of professionals that include Intervention Specialists, Associate Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Specialists, Art Therapists, Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Horticulture Therapist. Classroom teams are intentionally small, so students can receive one-on-one and small group instruction, within the confines of Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching Model. The Model combines concept-driven language instruction with visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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Position Summary:The Behavior Department Supervisor, or BCBA Supervisor, is responsible for the training and supervising of Trainees (individuals who are pursuing their certification in behavior analysis) or those certified through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB®) such as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). In addition, the BCBA Supervisor will manage a caseload of students and is responsible for conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and developing, monitoring and managing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans for the assigned caseload of Monarch students.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide clinical supervision to the Behavior Department and staff including observation of Trainees in accordance with supervision requirements (5% of monthly hours for RBTs, scheduled hours with Trainees)
- Provide administrative and clinical supervision to 3-4 staff members including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination of employees
- Evaluate and provide performance feedback to Trainees and RBT. Plan and facilitating group supervision meetings twice a month.
- Ensure BACB supervision requirements are met and logged accordingly
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Functional Analyses (FA), as needed, for the assigned caseload of Monarch students
- Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans based on FBA or FA results
- Monitor/coordinate implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans across school settings
- Provide staff training on Behavior Intervention Plans within the teaching curriculum
- Develop and maintain behavioral data and create graphical data representations and reports for progress-monitoring of students on caseload monthly and quarterly
- Observe caseload of students in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis
- Assist staff in: defining behavior, understanding principles of reinforcement, teaching and strengthening new behavior, implementing strategies for weakening behavior, and identifying antecedents and consequences to behavior
- Consult and collaborate with director, assistant director, other supervisors, teachers, and related service providers regarding behavior intervention techniques and strategies
- Contribute to the development of behavioral goals and objectives in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Qualifications Include:
- Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with supervision requirements met
- Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA)
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- A minimum of 1 year of experience supervising Trainees (those pursuing BCBA certification)
- Experience planning and providing group supervision
- Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analysis, and writing
- Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Experience working with children with autism and related disorders
- Experience in crisis management
Life at Bellefaire:
We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:
- Dental, vision and medical insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Paid long-term disability
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Other perks of working with us include:
- A friendly and appreciated staff
- Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
- A beautiful campus
- Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
- Staff recognition program
- A caring environment to work in!