Consultants for Children, Inc. is a unique company striving to meet the individual and varying needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities, as well as their families. We believe that with effective help, each child can have a happy and fulfilling life.
The Lead BCBA or BCaBA will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings. You will be responsible for drawing upon your experience to educate and train new staff on professional and clinical skills as well as client protocols. The Lead BCBA or BCaBA will facilitate communication between all team members, lead team meetings, manage and disseminate client data, and ensure that all team members have the necessary support, training, and materials to assist the client in reaching their full potential.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assessing the needs of clients and developing individual behavior programs accordingly
- Monitor therapy teams to insure client success by providing clients with on-site supervision.
- Continuously watch the child’s progress and prescribe the amount, scope, and duration of the therapy, make treatment adjustments and be responsible for treatment outcomes
- Serve as an important member of child’s IEP team by providing objectives, behavior intervention plans, and recommendations for comprehensive goals for their clients to be implemented
- Conduct training workshops for families and/or schools, train parents and teachers in ABA, and provide ongoing training and feedback to tutors.
- Act as team’s point of contact between clients and technicians on the team
- Required to work a minimum of 5 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- BCBA or BCaBA certification
- Proven leadership abilities
- Patience
- Ability to interact well with children
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well independently
- Knowledge of autism and child development
- Physical ability, lifting, running
Why You Want to Work for Consultants for Children, Inc.:
- Client-focused agency with AWESOME clinical/support team
- 10 paid holidays a year, including your birthday!
- Paid sick time
- Discounted coursework through our partnership with Purdue University Global
- Continuing Education Units
- Internal staff training