So Love Autistic Center in Drexel Hill, is looking for multiple BCBA's to join our growing team. We are an educational and therapeutic ABA center-based program that provides structured, play-based strategies to educate autistic children within a natural learning environment. Our ideal candidates are self-driven, growth-minded, and engaged to being an advocate for our clients and our team. The position is hybrid, remote and in-person, reliable transportation a must.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
• Implement and oversee ABA home programs and provide parent training and support
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book (including writing programs and creating materials)
• Running monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians
• Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients
• Work with and oversee and behavior techs to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards
• Collect data and graph data as instructed using the practice management platform
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge byattending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies and completing of in-house professional development
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Knowledge of medical billing for ABA and navigating insurance is preferred
• Communicate client progress and cases to Director
• Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients
• Attend mandatory staff training and agency meetings
• Other job duties as assigned by Director

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possess a minimum of a Master’s degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field of study is preferred. Additional certification as a special education teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania is preferred.
• Have obtained license as a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) as verified through the state of Board of Medicine
• Obtained certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs.
• Minimum of 1 year conducting Functional Behavior Assessments
• Minimum of 2 years experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Handle aggressive and self-injurious behaviors of clients
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintaining accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff
• Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Follow guidance from senior-level staff to enhance their professional development
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
• Supervise clients during treatment sessions

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal history background check
• Satisfactory reference checks
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The hourly wages range from $65.00 - $80.00 per hour and is based on education and experience. Benefits for full-time employees

• Medical benefits, dental, and vision
• Paid Holidays & sick time
• Paid Vacation after 1 year
• Paid CEU's

So Love Autistic Center is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, So Love Autistic Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.