Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Supervises: n/a
General Description:
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for assessing the needs of prospective clients and the individuals served by A & S Support Services, LLC to ensure the agency provides behavioral supports/services required to safely and effectively meet the individuals needs. The BCBA develops and monitors Behavior Support Plans/Strategies throughout the agency. The BCBA is responsible for training staff to ensure staff implements supports as outlined in the Behavior Support Plan/Strategies.
Duties:
Act as a member of the agency’s Quality Management Committee to assist with the continued growth and compliance of the agency
Assist with the admissions process for referrals received by the agency
Participate in the suspension and/or discharge process, when needed
Oversee Behavioral Supports/Services provided by A & S Supports
Communicate and participate, as needed, in DDD Human Rights and Behavioral Supports Committee meetings
Assume on-call responsibilities, as assigned
Report potential, suspected, or actual violations of laws regulation, or policies
Cooperate with any internal or Division in any inspection or investigation, as well as Federal or Local Government Investigators
Respect confidentiality of all information regarding individuals served and their families
Protect the served individuals’ dignity
Other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
Comply with all Federal Laws, DHS-DDD Supports Program (SP) Manual, New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities standards and circulars, local regulations, and A & S Support Services’ Policies and Procedures
Must cooperate with A & S Support Services, LLC’s and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in in all areas of required training, as mandated by the Division of Developmental Disabilities and the state of New Jersey
Meet annual Professional Development and training requirements
Qualifications:
Must be at least 20 years of age
Possess at minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent
Possess an active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst license
Possess a Driver’s License valid in the state of New Jersey with no more than 5 points listed on the Motor Vehicle Abstract
Must obtain medical clearance to perform job responsibilities
Submit to a Criminal Background Check and be determined qualified for employment by the Department of Human Services
Agree to a Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities check
Submit to pre-employment, random, and for cause Drug Screenings
Complete an application to be checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)