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BCaBA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Like RBTs, our Board Certified assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA) typically work on a part-time basis to teach communication, academic and other pertinent developmental skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specifically utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Additionally, BCaBAs will train and supervise the work of RBTs, train parents and caretakers on the ABA techniques relevant to their child’s program, help devise skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatment plans for children with developmental delays, and provide continuous amendments to existing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

All duties are to be completed under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and extensive training and supervision will be provided in order to ensure competence. All positions require travel as we are strictly provide ABA therapy services in the child’s natural environment.

All candidates must have reliable transportation and must be available for a minimum of 2 days per week (Mon-Fri) and for a minimum of 3 consecutive hours each work day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Active BCaBA certification
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Excellent observational and analytical skills
  • Candidates must be patient, flexible, energetic, self-motivated, creative and must work well in a team environment
  • CPR and First Aid training course certifications
  • Pass Level II criminal background check

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Candidates who are bilingual or ASL-proficient

PAY RATE:

  • Varies between $30-$35 per hour depending on experience and education
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide intensive one-on-one behavior therapy to children with autism
  • Implement behavior acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in ABA treatment plan
  • Conduct stimulus preference assessments
  • Collect data
  • Maintain client's program book
  • Create & develop teaching materials
  • Provide basic care to the clients (e.g., toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
  • Discuss client's daily progress with parents / caretakers
  • Work with BCBA to implement individualized goals and checklists
  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
  • Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients
  • Maintain technical and professional knowledge with continuing education
  • Behavioral / Developmental Intakes & Assessments
  • Functional Assessments
  • Train & supervise the work of RBTs
  • Train parents / caretakers on the use of ABA techniques in the natural environment
  • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) supervision & revision
  • Graphing, charting, table and other visual data displays
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Behavior Report writing
  • Telehealth service delivery as needed

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Candidates who are bilingual or ASL-proficient

BENEFITS:

  • 1099 Independent Contractor position
  • FREE fieldwork supervision from a BACB-accredited supervisor for hours leading to BCBA certification
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Quarterly performance-based pay increases
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • Monthly travel stipend
  • Paid unrestricted hours
  • Paid untimely cancellations
  • Free Lotus CEU events
  • Time off for continuing education opportunities and behavior analysis conferences
  • Flexible scheduling and case assignments for part-time and student employment
  • Use of geolocation technology to match client assignments and minimize drive time
  • All national holidays off
  • Company closed annually for spring and holiday breaks as per the MDCPS school calendar
  • No non-compete agreements
  • Electronic scoring forms and treatment plan templates
  • Free access to company learning and reinforcement materials for ABA therapy and assessments
  • Ability to relocate to any of our service areas
  • Lotus administrative scheduling and credentialing team that works for you
  • Secure instant messaging for ABA therapy team clinical support
  • Access to HIPAA-compliant telehealth technology ABA service delivery
  • On-going job training and career development in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Highly supportive work environment
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Karelix Alicea

M.S., BCBA, ITDS

Founder / President of Lotus Behavioral Interventions

Miss Alicea received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology with a specialization in behavior analysis under the direction of the esteemed Dr. Jacob L. Gewirtz at Florida International University (FIU), and is currently in the process of completing an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University.

Following a period of almost 10 years of experience in the field, she founded Lotus Behavioral Interventions in 2009. Miss Alicea taught undergraduate-level behavior analysis coursework for several years at FIU and Carlos Albizu University, and is a graduate-level intensive practicum supervisor at Simmons College, Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) and University of South Florida (USF), all of which are Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) accredited programs.

She has presented on the benefits of sign language and telehealth services for children with autism in addition to ethical service delivery, supervision and entrepreneurship at various professional conferences, including the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) and ABAI.

Miss Alicea is an active member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), and can render services in English, Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL) both face-to-face and via telehealth with the use of HIPAA-compliant technology.