SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of a BCBA, the behavior interventionist implements evidence-based practices using ABA methods designed to assist clients with attaining their goals. Experience with naturalistic teaching strategies (NATS), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), discrete trial teaching (DTT), and various data collection measures required. Experience with the principles of Verbal Behavior (VB) and parent training desirable.

JOB DUTIES:

• Under direction and supervision of BCBA, implement behavior intervention plan and programming to assist client with attaining goals.
• Understand student’s behavior goals in IEP and implement programs to target these goals.
• Understand and implement Behavior Intervention Plan, as mandated in student’s IEP.
• Collect data in vivo for all targets; track target behavior and replacement behavior.
• In the home setting – facilitate parent participation in sessions; model interventions, and collect data
• Increase occurrence of replacement behavior and acquisition rate of skills utilizing positive reinforcement strategies
• Manage behavior utilizing antecedent- and consequent-based interventions as they occur in the natural environment
• Follow agency policies and procedures
• Provide regular feedback to BCBA regarding client progress or concerns
• Experience with aggressive, self-injurious, and self-stimulatory behavior
• Certification in approved Crisis Intervention (ex: CPI)
• Knowledgeable of the functions of behavior; accurately collect ABC data
• Understand the rationale for interventions and data collection
• Maintain logbook/documents, session materials, and stimuli
• Assist BCBA with stimuli development (ex: token boards, visual supports)
• Regularly perform preference assessments
• Enter data into secured database after each session
• Provide services in accordance with the BACB’s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
• Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 40 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.