BCBA or BCaBA - new grads are welcome to apply

Company: Lilac City Behavioral Services
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst who is interested in providing school-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. We offer a small, collaborative, and caring group of caring and nerdy individuals where we support one another to provide excellent services for each client we serve.-- Our mission is to raise the standard of Special Education in our community!The Behavior Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development of the special curricular trajectory and goal management for each student they are assigned, as well as overseeing and training staff to the students' goal procedures while reporting to the Site Director.--Full-time, 8am-4pm Monday through Friday,-- year round school settingThis is NOT a remote positionBenefits--At LLC, we share a nerdy sense of humor but cultivate employee feedback about the work environment in order to continuously grow. We offer free snacks and meals in our employee kitchen. We participate in local and state events whenever we can. We do continuous training with our staff and have dedicated one day a month as well as half-day Fridays to education and professional development.----- Relocation assistance negotiable--- 401(k) matching--- Flexible schedule--- Quarterly bonus performance-based bonus--- Discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan--- Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance at the manager level benefit--- Paid time off package in addition to paid school closure weeks and holidays--- Expenses & mileage paid--- Discount with Mary Baldwin University for additional education opportunities--- Support for engagement in professional development activities including attending conference in Applied Behavior Analysis and--completing CEU's for maintaining BCBA certification and LBA licensure.--- Opportunity to work with university faculty and graduate students pursuing a variety of research interests--- Employee recognition "kudos" through Bonusly--- Ongoing training and development of admin and staff--- Well-supported, conservative case loadDuties--- Staffo Professional developmento Delegation to Lead Techs and Behavior Technicianso Collaboration with Special Education Teacher on all student objectives and documents--- Studento Identifying individual behavior needso Creating a reinforcement enriched environmento Selecting most appropriate measure for student goalso Data collection--o Assisting in the development of IEP documentationo Assessing student performanceo Physical Management--- Facilityo Updating parents on student progresso Researching curriculumo Assisting with cleaning tasks--As well as other duties as assigned.Knowledge and Skill Requirements:Effective oral and written communication skillsEffective organizational skillsGood public relations skillsAbility to function as part of an interdisciplinary teamAbility to think and act autonomously in a variety of situationsAbility to define and solve practical problemsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formAbility to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adultsFollows the appropriate chain of commandResponds appropriately to feedbackMaintains professional boundariesMaintains student dignityEducation RequirementsBCBA or BCaBACurrently a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA) by the Department of Health of WA or currently eligible for licensure. Applicants who hold a BCBA or BCBA-D credential are eligible for a LBA/LABA in Washington State.--Physical requirementsMust be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of timeMust be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop/crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularlyDefined as:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence. This position must be able to respond quickly to active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 to 22. Physical response may include evasion, and/or performing approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain student and staff safety. These activities may require the ability to run, use of arms in deflecting, restraining, or holding for periods of time with a moderate to high level of force, use of torso and hips to balance or hold, and ability to kneel and rise, or lie on the ground and rise swiftly and safelyOther requirementsCriminal background clearance or formal exceptionValid driver's license with a clean driving record and verified auto insuranceEquipment UsedEMR Used: Central ReachChildren's toys and educational materialsOffice equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phoneHand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting suppliesKitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasherCleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handheldsWorking EnvironmentNoise Conditions: exposed to moderate and occasional loud noise from students, toys, and normal school equipmentHeat/Cold: may be subject to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions, and occasionally five or more minutes in extreme heat, cold, or wet weather conditionsInjury exposure: position requires physical activity and occasionally physical management of a student therefore may present conditions for injuryEnvironmental Exposures: potential exposure to secretions, saliva, blood, urine, and feces; thereby, potentially at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.Powered by JazzHRCompensation details: 60000-80000PIf988065e703a-25660-34936530

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