Why You’ll Love This Job
Why You’ll Love this Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Job!
Join us in Northern Michigan – voted one of the best places to live and among the most beautiful regions in the country by multiple publications and television features. We are seeking quality-focused, dedicated Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to join our center in Cedar Springs, MI.
We’re proud to offer a $10,000 Sign-On / Relocation Bonus to support your transition!
We offer relocation assistance, competitive pay, a maximum caseload of eight (8) clients, paid time off, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, a learning-focused culture, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. As a locally owned company, we are proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving eligible employees the opportunity to build long-term financial security through company ownership while contributing to our shared success.
We are currently seeking Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to provide treatment for children diagnosed with autism in our clinical center as well as in clients’ homes. The successful candidate will supervise Behavior Technicians, provide one-on-one behavioral intervention services, develop individualized treatment programs and behavior intervention plans (as needed), and monitor the progress of their assigned caseload.
Located just north of Grand Rapids, our Cedar Springs center offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to the amenities of a growing metropolitan area. Enjoy nearby parks, trails, lakes, local restaurants, breweries, and family-friendly attractions while benefiting from a welcoming community and a comfortable cost of living.
Why North Arrow ABA?
- Sign-on / Relocation Bonus- $10,000!
- Competitive pay
- Maximum caseload of 8 clients
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Performance bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible scheduling
- A collaborative, learning-focused culture
- Strong career growth and advancement opportunities
As a locally owned organization, we value your voice and the impact you make every day. After 90 days of employment, you will become an employee-owner and be eligible for our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which annually allocates company shares to eligible employees on a pre-tax basis; all ESOP shares vest at 20% per year of employment after your first year. Being an employee-owner offers the opportunity to contribute to company decisions and share in our collective success.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement all aspects of one-on-one behavioral intervention programs for children diagnosed with autism, to include VB-MAPP, PEAK, ABLLS-R, AFLS, or other appropriate curriculum-based assessments, programmatic data collection and reporting, family training program(s), social skills, gross motor, natural environment teaching and other learning programs, and treatment schedule management;
- Develop innovative functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Clinical Director;
- Provide supervision and mentoring to the behavior technicians working with your clients, to include assisting with training and career development opportunities;
- Participate in both mandated and unique ABA training opportunities, to include discrete trial teaching techniques, management of challenging behaviors, and child development and data collection techniques;
- Participate in regional and company-wide team meetings monthly, engaging in and providing ongoing professional development opportunities and leadership initiatives;
- General availability from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday based on caseload, with flexibility to attend meetings, company events, and/or to accommodate occasional client needs during off-hours.
Qualifications
- Required: Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and an Active certification status with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB);
- Preferred: Prior experience in working with children diagnosed with autism.
- A keen interest in serving children of all ages and abilities in a collaborative, team-based environment where no BCBA is an “island”;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and to follow through on commitments made;
- Willingness to accept constructive feedback for both professional development and in the improvement of clinical skills and treatment plans;
- Strong inter-personal skills to build professional relationships with clients, co-workers, Medicaid case managers, and other involved community members;
- Ability to build rapport and a positive, professional relationship with families and other client caregivers from diverse backgrounds;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance to travel between clients within Northern Michigan;
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions). These demands include frequent standing, walking, and sitting; reaching with hands and arms to climb or balance; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
North Arrow ABA is committed to equal employment opportunities, and to hiring the most qualified applicant at all levels. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to military status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, union affiliation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination; any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Type: Full Time (Salaried)
Job ID: 172684