Benefits:
Training
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Position Summary:
We are looking for someone who is eager to provide ABA services that are kind, trauma informed, and focus on self advocacy. Candidates should be flexible, willing to work throughout DC, and available in the evenings many days of the week. The BCBA will create programming, provide supervision to clients and Behavior Technicians primarily in client homes, and train new hires virtually and in person. This position includes subbing sessions occasionally.
Company Summary
Vision Statement:
At BASICS ABA Therapy, we are committed to providing behavior analytic services in a manner that is trauma-formed and kind through public speaking and direct therapy while ensuring we are always innovative, ethical, and excellent.
Mission Statement:
We are committed to providing industry leading behavior analytic services to children with and without disabilities while providing training and direct therapy with a focus on trauma-informed care. We wish to challenge traditional models of behavioral therapy and ABA therapy by empowering providers and parents to look at behavior both functionally and kindly. We know Black Lives Matter, Queer Lives Matter, and Autistic voices Matter and will also strive to honor those truths.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, as well as others as directed by management:
Clinical
Conduct in person supervision of staff and clients
Observe students and update programing at least 10% of all of their hours
Create innovative programs and initiatives
Train family members, teachers, and other providers on implementation of behavioral interventions. Update at least once every 6 months
Provide emergency response and crisis intervention as needed
Conduct intake assessments and FBAs as needed
Provide written and verbal feedback to ABA therapists at each supervision session
Attend IEP meetings for clients as needed and collaborate with other providers as appropriate
Sub sessions as needed
Other tasks as assigned
Administrative Support
Support with creating insurance renewal reports for reauthorizations etc
Training Support
May lead lecture style training for new hires virtually (trainings are pre-made and are 2-3 hours each)
Shadow in person and virtually client sessions with new hires
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree required
BCBA credential required
Language Skills:
Must speak and understand English.
Technical Requirements:
Must be proficient in gsuites (gmail, google calendar, and google meet)
Benefits:
Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
Sick leave for full-time and part-time employees
DC Family Paid Leave
W-2 employee
Access to free CEUs
Opportunity to co-present at conferences
Opportunity to work with Saundra Bishop, BCBA, CCTP who trains BCBAs in Trauma Informed ABA across the country: https://www.beyondthebasics-dc.com/meet-saundra-1
Work Environment:
Travel to client homes throughout DC, train virtually, very rarely supervise remotely. No office location.
Business hours are M-F days a week 9:00 am to 7:30 pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm. Most sessions are between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm
In person supervision sessions with each client usually once or twice a month
EEO Statement:
It is a core value at BASICS, LLC that we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to these legal obligations we also protect marital status, sexual orientation, neurodivergent status, and gender identity.
At BASICS, LLC we are dedicated to Innovation, Ethics, and Excellence and without a diverse and inclusive environment this would not be possible. We are focused on equity and believe that employers should not just protect legally protected classes, but others as well, because diversity in areas is essential. We will always follow EEO laws and will continue to protect beyond them.