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Solara autism services
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A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
$57,798 / year median in Connecticut
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Case Manager Reports to: BCBA The Case Manager is a senior-level RBT with supervisory responsibilities. Clinical Job Purpose Under the direct supervision of a BCBA, the Case Manager implements direct one-on-one applied behavior analytic programs to teach identified skills and mediate problematic behaviors in the home, community, and school settings. Case Managers are dedicated to the field of applied behavior analysis, as evidenced by a minimum of one year's experience in ABA or special education, and demonstrated fluency in ABA principles and application. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value of social interaction for the client
- Implements Client Program and Behavior Plans under the supervision of the BCBA, including individualized intervention to reduce behavioral challenges and promote skill acquisition using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Provides substitute direct care sessions when scheduled for an indirect session
- Performs as a collaborative member of an intensive behavioral team, including both district and non-public agency staff, to ensure delivery of high-quality interventions across environments
- Uses technology to collect accurate, ongoing data on client programs; observes, monitors, and records client behavior according to approved procedures; collects and maintains data on individual behavior plans; reports on client performance and behavior with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization
- Follows protocols established by the BCBA
- Provides feedback on client progress to the BCBA and collaborates with the BCBA to suggest new targets or goals
- Works with parents/caregivers to educate them on correct implementation of intervention principles
- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and openly with all team members, clients, and their parents/caregivers or other stakeholders
- Ensures the health and safety of clients by following health and safety practices and regulations
- Attends and participates in client clinical team meetings
- Participates in staff trainings and staff development days
- Is available to work during weekday peak hours (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
- Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the
Clinical Director:
- Compassionately and effectively supervises and mentors assigned BTs and RBTs
- Meets with all assigned employees for 30 minutes monthly, and as requested by a supervisor
- Conducts bi-annual employee reviews
- Provides client-related communication to caregivers and the program team as appropriate and as instructed
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as required, with opportunities to lead RBT/BT and All Staff meetings and trainings
- Supports newly hired Behavior Technicians in meeting their 60- and 90-day competencies, including RBT training onboarding and adherence to the assigned timeline/workflow
- Implements ongoing Behavior Technician Clinical Competency Checklists and Remediation Plans
- Manages all non-clinical RBT/BT inquiries and support, and other duties as otherwise assigned
- Attains and achieves position competencies related to role responsibilities, meeting quarterly goals
- Participates in special projects
- For those undergoing BCBA supervision to meet BACB requirements, continues through the BCBA course sequence while maintaining passing grades
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director QualificationsMinimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:
- Bachelor's degree
- Active enrollment in an ABA-related master's degree program, pursuing BCBA certification
- Current RBT Certification, in good standing
- Minimum of two years of ABA or related experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
Required:
- Knowledge of and experience with applied behavior analysis
- Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and ability to hear
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion pertaining to all client information
- Ability to appropriately interpret and implement the policies, procedures, and regulations of the AIC
- Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills
- Skilled in computer systems, including Google Suite
- Must be timely, reliable, and committed to long-term employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience providing education, coaching, and support to families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or related learning, developmental, and behavioral disabilities/disorders Working Conditions Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and the ability to respond to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, pointing, holding, and manipulating small objects in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients; ability to move quickly/run
- Ability to stand or sit on the floor for extended periods of time; stand for up to 6-8 hours a day
- Frequent looking, speaking, and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone
- Frequent driving (to and from the office and client homes)
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25-50 lbs, used in home/community-based visits
- Ability to utilize a computer, cell phone (iPhone), fax machine, telephone, and copy machine
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally within the workplace, and read and write using the primary language (English) of the workplace