Behavior Analyst in Training - Guaranteed Unrestricted Hours! at Apollo Behavior in 311 Margie Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088

Job description

• Apollo Behavior is looking for an aspiring BCBA at our Warner Robins Center! This role provides PAID UNRESTRICTED HOURS towards becoming a BCBA!
• This position is an ideal opportunity for someone currently collecting fieldwork hours to become a BCBA and wants to learn from the best clinical team in the field. You must have a combination of at least 70% of your fieldwork hours to be eligible for this position. (For example, all of your restricted hours complete and over 60% of your unrestricted hours.)
• Behavior Analysts in Training (BATs) work under the supervision of a tenured/senior BCBA and receive hands-on training to become a Case Supervisor. They earn unrestricted hours by creating learning trees, overseeing progress for 2-4 clients, training new employees, auditing SOAP notes, assisting with conducting parent training, and more.
• In addition to becoming a BCBA faster than anywhere else, you will have the opportunity to move into a BCBA with Apollo upon passing the BCBA exam!
• Learn more about our approach here .

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees in the work of the clinic
• Oversees case management of 2-4 clients
• Fills in for other employees or the supervisor when necessary
• Analyze client behavior and apply scientific ABA principles
• Respond appropriately to common behavioral and developmental challenges among clients on the autism spectrum disorder
• Effectively communicate positive reinforcement to clients
• Ability to recognize and respond to critical improvements in client behaviors
• Familiarity with using behavioral redirection techniques
• Responds to negative behaviors appropriately
• Provide accurate and timely written documentation on each client in CentralReach or other data collection services
• Create and update client Learning Trees within Central Reach to ensure clients are making progress and mastering skills
• Create and update behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed for clients within caseload
• Creates and conducts trainings for staff as directed by supervisor and/or Clinical Director
• Conducts case review meetings for clients within caseload
• Reviews and audits SOAP notes and trains staff on corrections
• Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to other staff members
• Be able to discern and use just judgment to provide critical improvements in client behaviors
• Continuous learning on ABA strategies including, but not limited to, behavioral redirection techniques, prompting strategies, and additional behavior intervention/teaching strategies
• Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately
• Aide peers in day-to-day operations of the team by ensuring that all required paperwork, materials, and documentation are up to date
• Assist Case Supervisors in any required audit documentation (i.e., SOAP note audits, compiling documentation for funders, etc.)
• Attend trainings and events outside of regular business hours as needed and directed by supervisors
• Bring client or team issues to Case Supervisors along with suggestions for problem solving
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behaviors, e.g., toilet training
• Assist with conducting parent and caregiver training according to client’s individualized treatment

Requirements

• Previous experience as an RBT in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis or in an educational setting working with children with educational, communication, or behavioral difficulties is preferred
• Eagerness to learn, ability to be coached, and a dedication to helping the children we serve make life changing progress
• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record, and pass a background check
• The basic understanding of technology such as iPads and Microsoft Office with a willingness to learn more
• The ability to take instruction and constructive feedback
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree and in a masters program with 70% of fieldwork hours accrued
• Job Specific Competencies
• Strong communication skills required - must be able to deliver constructive feedback to team regarding job performance
• Must use strong judgment skills when documenting behaviors and reporting data in SOAP notes
• Must be coachable, receive constructive feedback, and develop knowledge and skills accordingly
• Must use discretion skills when analyzing data to find inaccurate or variable data points when reporting to BCBA
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and set the example in front of peers
• Ability to work under high stress situations
• Commitment to maintain HIPAA compliance, confidentiality, and code of conduct
• Exhibits significant reliable habits - including timeliness and organizational skills
• Proven experience working with pre-school and elementary school-aged children
• Additional evidence of successful work with clients suffering from Autism and development issues
• Must be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Must exemplify our Core Values and be a continuous role model for the team
• Must show compassion, empathy, patience, ability to listen, adaptability, stay calm under pressure, dedication, and perseverance
• Must show compassion, empathy, patience, ability to listen, adaptability, stay calm under pressure, dedication, and perseverance
• Required Physical Activities: sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, listing, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
• Characteristics of Work: frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up 100 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Skills

Required

• Strong communication skills
• Strong judgment skills
• Coachable
• Discretion skills

Preferred

• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to be coached
• Dedication to helping children