Bcba | board certified behavior analyst | kansas city

Job Details:

Job Location: Kansas City - Lees Summit, MO

Salary Range: $71240.00

Position: Full-Time

Starting at: $71,240/year (Experience-based pay available) with $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for new hires to the organization!

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!

Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements.

What is this job all about?

In this role you be a key player in individuals’ with disabilities journey towards a life of independence. The BCBA will utilize their knowledge and skills of observation to develop and implement plans that address problem behaviors or assist in skills acquisition. In this highly specialized role you will get to know and observe clients of all ages and with various diagnoses while working towards achieving their target behaviors and acquiring valuable skills. You will also enjoy working with a team of educated professionals who share your passion for making an impact in others’ lives.

As a BCBA you will share your expertise with members of your team through supervision of ABA Specialists, RBTs and professionals.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?

In this highly specialized role you will get to know and observe clients of all ages and with various diagnoses while working towards achieving their target behaviors and acquiring valuable skills. You will also enjoy working with a team of educated professionals who share your passion for making an impact in others’ lives. As a BCBA you will share your expertise with members of your team through supervision of ABA Specialists, RBTs and professionals.

• Perform functional behavior assessments, including multiple individualized and experimentally validated assessment procedures.
• Construct graphs using Microsoft Excel.
• Analyze data and utilize data-based decision-making in treatment.
• Implement and train caregivers to implement all recommended programming.
• Monitor the accuracy with which caregivers implement programming and provide frequent feedback to caregivers.
• Provide general staff training on applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports.
• Participate in team meetings and review meetings for assigned clients, working effectively with client teams, including other professionals, management, family members, service coordinators, and direct staff members.
• Provide supervision to Applied Behavior Analysis Specialists, Registered Behavior Technicians, and practicum students as assigned and according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s standards.

What do I need to be successful in this position?

• Ability to work independently and self-monitor performance data.
• Considerable knowledge of current ABA research, particularly in relation to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office.
• One year of professional experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree with a specialization in one of the following: behavior analysis, education, or psychology.
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and Missouri Behavior Analyst licensure (LBA) in good standing.

Here’s a little more:

• Competitive salary and excellent working environment
• Eligibility for Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after a 0-day waiting period
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Option to enroll in our 403(b)-retirement plan immediately - with employer match up to 4% after a year of service
• Sick and vacation accrual as well as 7-paid holidays a year and a paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Discounts on your phone bill if you use Verizon or AT&T
• Discounted Fitness Center membership if you are Full-Time
• Use of a fleet vehicle or paid mileage for using your vehicle
• Opportunities for advancement
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Annual Wage Increase Potential
• Many more…

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Looking for more information?

Give us a call at 417-771-3700 Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team

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