Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

SUMMARY:

Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization? We are looking for a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) who wants to assist our organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an up-beat, nonprofit environment.

Sherwood Autism Center fosters a team environment, you will work toward one goal: making sure our adults lead active and independent lives. It's more than a career; it's a fulfilling way of life.

What is Sherwood Autism Center?

Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate, equip, and empower children and adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving our community though a wide range of impactful educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Observes clients, makes recommendations, and assists with implementation by modeling interventions, coaching and providing instruction of intervention procedures.
• Conducts functional behavior assessments and develops behavior intervention plans to support new and current clients.
• Develops and conducts professional development for staff.
• Develop instructional strategy materials (includes reports) to support the staff for current and new students.
• Assist in the onboarding process of new students at Sherwood Autism Center.
• Works in conjunction with the client’s service team to address client and agency needs/priorities.
• Develops data collection systems in collaboration with staff to track behavior and progress towards goals.
• Collaborates with outside service providers as needed for new onboarding students at Sherwood Autism Center.
• Participate in monthly consultation team meeting to discuss barriers and new initiatives from consultants.
• Develop and participate in presentations, workshops, and/or training for staff.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
• Provide training, coaching, and consultation to external partners (e.g., community agencies and/or service providers) on behavior analytic principles and individualized supports.

COMPETENCIES:

BCBA candidates who believe they fit Sherwood Autism Center’s culture are encouraged to apply! Sherwood Autism Center’s culture is described as:

• People-oriented-supportive and fairness focused
• Detail-oriented-quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented-cooperative and collaborative

The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) must be able to prioritize, organize and communicate with all levels of the organization. They should be able to maintain confidentiality, be a critical thinker, as well as be concise and detail-oriented. You must have a positive demeanor, and great customer service skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) position is located within our Special Education Department. You will be in the midst of activity and energy. This position is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education