BC-ABA Job Description

Job Brief: 

BC-ABAs are those behavior consultants who manage client cases with Morris Behavior Coaching! They work both in a supervisory capacity and a direct-service capacity with our clients, and design medically-necessary behavioral intervention under the supervision of a clinical manager. They are also responsible for direction and supervision of BHT-ABAs. Our BC-ABAs work from their home and in client’s homes, schools, and in the greater community and they maintain quarterly records of their client’s progress, as well as complete assessments, treatment plans, and caregiver coaching.

BC-ABAs work directly with our clients as well as in a supervisory capacity, and design and provide medically-necessary behavioral intervention. Our BC-ABAs work in homes, schools, in the greater community, and from home and maintain records of their client’s treatment and progress. This is a hybrid position, with about 70% of work in person and/or on location and about 30% of work from home.

Responsibilities:

• All duties performed under the direct supervision of the clinical director
• Maintain client confidentiality and dignity at all times
• Direct-service ABA treatment with clients
• Administrative supervision of BHT-ABA staff and potentially other MBC employees
• Measurement of client skills, including data collection, recording, graphing, and descriptions of behavior
• Effective implementation of experimental designs
• Effective applications of behavior-analytic skills, including assessment, behavior-change procedures, selecting and implementing interventions, and the supervision of BHTs
• Documentation and reporting of all client activities as per payor and MBC guidelines, including effective written communication, seeking clinical direction, and session notes
• Professional conduct as per the BCBA ethics code
• Participation in MBC ongoing training and professional development
• Additional responsibilities, including mentorship, training, modeling, etc. to be used in the growth and development of BHT-ABA Interns, Is, IIs, and IIIs, and/or other duties assigned by supervisors
• Administrative work, like scheduling, phone calls/text messages, and session preparation
• Travel/drive time between clients
• Additional duties as part of fieldwork supervision, including meetings and unrestricted BCBA-level tasks

Necessary Skills and Qualities: 

• Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with children and people with special needs
• Comfortable with being observed by supervisors
• Kind, compassionate, and ethical behavior
• Attention to detail and enthusiasm
• Reliable and responsible
• Ability to complete clinical writing/documentation
• Ability to perform duties on the RBT Task List from the BACB
• Ability to learn and begin performing duties on the BCBA Test Content Outline
• Ability to perform physical movement, standing and sitting, and lifting up to 40 pounds

Requirements: 

BC-ABAs must obtain/maintain the following, at a minimum:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Work a minimum of 104 billable hours monthly
• Have an active driver’s license
• Have a personal vehicle or other reliable means of transportation
• A personal cell phone
• A personal computer, laptop, tablet, etc.
• 6 months of ABA experience
• Master’s degree in ABA, psychology, education, or related field
• PA LBS Certification
• State and local clearances, as assigned

Note: Clearances must be less than 12 months old as of start date.

BC-ABAs must pass initial and ongoing competency assessments.

At MBC, we work with young children with autism and related diagnoses. This is an active role (as opposed to a desk job) where we are playing with and teaching young children. This position may require the physical ability to:

1. Sit or stand for 1-2 hours at a time (with short breaks)
2. Sit on child-sized chairs, sit on the floor, ride school buses, etc.
3. Lift up to 40 pounds
4. Climb stairs and/or playground equipment
5. Get on and off the floor from a seated position
6. Bend, squat, lean over, or otherwise perform atypical movements

Nondiscrimination

Morris Behavior Coaching provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay Range: 

Part time hourly rates from $32-40

Full time salaries from $50,000+

Benefits and Incentives: 

• Initial and ongoing training provided and paid
• Participation in the MBC Advancement Program (including performance-based raises)
• Client and employee materials
• Work phone number
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Computer/Wifi reimbursement
• Travel reimbursement
• Gusto Wallet enrollment
• Billable Hour Bonus*
• 11 Annual Paid Holidays *
• Paid Floating Holiday(s) *
• Paid Time off
• Medical insurance benefits
• Dental insurance benefits
• Vision insurance benefits
• 401k Retirement benefits

*For full time employees

Advancement Program: 

What’s next?

BCBAs