Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Monrovia, CA

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm On Call/Weekends if needed

$91,000 to $105,000

POSITION SUMMARY: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides clinical oversight of the Enhanced Behavior Support Home(s) in conjunction with the Clinical Director and Home Administrator. This program is a clinically-driven applied behavior analysis program for individuals who engage in acute challenging behavior. This position develops and trains staff to implement behavior support plans within the designated program and to assess the effectiveness of all interventions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to include: indirect assessments, direct assessments, preference assessments, and functional analyses (as clinically indicated)
• Analyzes data to drive clinical decision making
• Develops Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSP) to address challenging behavior and teach appropriate replacement behaviors
• Develops skill acquisition programs
• Monitors, assesses, reviews, and revises IBSPs and FBAs as needed
• Provides ongoing clinical training, supervision, and support for direct care staff, program coordinators and unit directors
• Provides Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and required hours of supervision to ensure staff obtain and retain the RBT credential
• Trains and maintains high level of integrity with the use of ProACT as a restraint curriculum
• Ensures staff are adequately trained in the use of mechanical restraint as indicted in the individual's behavior support plan
• Actively participates in Individualized Program Plan (IPP)/ Individual Service Plan (ISP)/ and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Reviews Special Incident Reports (SIRs) related to behavioral challenges
• Conducts treatment integrity, reviews findings and makes recommendations to provide needed support to staff
• Participates in weekly team meetings with appropriate team members
• Serves on various committees and subcommittees
• Develops Emergency Intervention Plans (EIP) and Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIP)
• Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn California
• Cooperates with Elwyn California, regional center, licensing, or any other authorized investigating body during an investigation and inspection
• Serves as a member of the team by adhering to all current policies and procedures of the facility, as well as, participating and promoting a home-like environment for the individuals
• Provides supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and safe crisis management, using agency-trained protocols
• Performs other related duties as required

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Clnical Director

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR: Executive Director, Enhanced Behavior Support Program

DIRECT REPORTS: Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)

CONTACTS: Including but not limited to families / conservators, regional center staff, Department of Social Services, Department of Developmental Services, consultants, physicians, clinical services, Elwyn administrative and management staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Must complete the BACB Supervision Training Curriculum within 90 days of hire
• One year of supervisory experience
• Two (2) years' experience providing behavior support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism who engage in severe challenging behavior
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and safe crisis management using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; report writer experience preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn California will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn California reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.