Job Title: Director of ABA Services

Department: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services

Reports To: Vice President of Community Programs

FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Director of ABA Services is responsible for the development, leadership, and direction of the new Applied Behavior Analysis Services Department for Life Unlimited. Applied Behavior Analysis uses the scientific principles of behavior to promote positive and socially significant behavior change in humans, specifically those served by Life Unlimited. The ABA Services Department will collaborate with staff and other professionals in the agency to ensure best practice and consistency for individuals being served. The person in this position reports to the CEO and serves on the Management and Programs Teams of the organization.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop ABA Services for Life Unlimited that will enhance the quality of supports and services to individuals with IDD in our organization.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that staff are trained consistently in general and client-specific, behavior supports
• Work with our training department to ensure the development of an effective general positive behavior support curriculum, and collaborate on other trainings as needed
• Develop appropriate staff training curriculum to be used by the ABA Services department for staff training in Applied Behavior Analysis, and specific behavior support plans
• Build the ABA Services department within budget guidelines and work to ensure the program will be financially self-supporting within 3 years
• Establish and maintain a community presence specific to behavior analytic and related associations

• Hire, supervise, train, and mentor subordinate personnel including BCBAs, or individuals working towards obtaining certification
• Oversee and design the method, format, and administration of various assessment tools, functional behavior assessments, and behavior support plans
• Keep abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and utilize that research to improve service delivery to consumers being served by Life Unlimited
• Conduct functional behavior assessments in accordance with best practice in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, which may include (but is not limited to) conducting functional analyses, conducting reinforcer assessments, conducting preference assessments, conducting skills assessments, collecting descriptive data, and interviewing caregivers
• Develop, implement, and train caregivers to implement behavior support plans based on behavioral function and taking into consideration contextual fit

• Create data collection instruments, graph collected data, and critically analyze graphed data to make treatment decisions
• Maintains a caseload and hits billable target of 200 units per month.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Physical Expectations

This position may require extended periods of walking and/or standing with some periods of sitting. It may require light (5 lbs.) to heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and occasional stooping, kneeling, and/or bending.

Working Conditions

The employee may be exposed to office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, and other occupational noises depending upon the job placement. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field
• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and keep certification current at all times

• Must be a licensed behavior analyst in the state of Missouri and keep licensure current at all times
• Minimum of five years experience working as a BCBA with adults with IDD, with experience working in a residential or community-based service delivery model preferred
• Experience implementing functional behavior assessment, creating behavior support plans, and training caregivers
• Ability to interpret data and develop reports and correspondence
• Strong working knowledge of behavior analytic assessment, data analysis, program design, and treatment implementation

• Demonstrated leadership skills including, but not limited to, effective communication, creation and maintenance of a positive and engaging company culture, and solution-oriented problem solving
• Experience providing supervision to other BCBAs, or individuals pursuing certification
• Ability to engage in abstract reasoning and problem solving
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines and all accreditation standards for: DMH, CARF, TCMs, and others as needed

• Ability to manage time effectively and maximize efficiency
• Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
• Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Equal Opportunity Employer