BCBA ABA

Gemma Services has an IBHS/ABA program operating out of our new Mt. Airy location. Gemma Services is known for its quality programs that promote safety and nonviolence while cultivating a caring environment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Gemma Services strives to create a community that promotes recovery from trauma for the children and families that we serve.

Why Gemma? Gemma offers:

• Generous earned time off to be used for vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Flexible scheduling
• Referral bonus
• Education assistance for tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• 403B with employer match
• Paid training, travel, and supervision.
• Agency laptop provided with Wi-Fi connection.
• In addition, Gemma offers self-care funds for each program to participate in wellness activities.

Payrate $70-$75 an hour based upon experience.

Job Specifics:

• Responsible for supervising the Behavior Consultant-ABA, Assistant Behavior Consultant-ABA, Behavior Health Technician-ABA, and monitoring compliance with adopted best practice standards/treatment models.
• Provide child, caregivers, 1:1 staff support and BHT-ABA psychoeducation regarding the child’s diagnosis and learning style and behavioral interventions.
• Provide guidance using knowledge of the current techniques proven to be effective with this population through the utilization of behavioral analytic principles and interventions; Write, review, and revise the treatment plan in accordance with the Commonwealth IBHS regulations.
• Review and update the Assessment; Utilize standardized assessment and screening tools.
• Provides a minimum of 10 hours per week of Billable Services to assigned children, youth and young adults as illustrated by the following:

This position may require evening and weekend hours as clinically indicated per specific case needs. Cases will be assigned to ensure that the minimum billing requirement of 10 hours per week is met.

This position is a fee for service part-time employee position (minimum 10-15 hours per week). Services can be provided at school and/or in the home/community and are located throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Education/Training and requirements: 

• Master's Degree in related field (psychology, education)
• Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis-BCBA
• Advanced coursework in applied behavior analysis and/or working with children with disabilities; Maintain BCBA Supervisor eligibility.
• At least two years’ experience working as a team leader or consultant; Experience conducting FBA’s and creating Treatment Plan’s
• Functional understanding of advanced ABA principles; Staff training experience
• Must have BSL (PA Behavior Specialist License) or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience providing behavioral consultation services including ABA principles.
• In addition, the experience must include writing comprehensive treatment plans and FBAs utilizing ABA interventions.
• Experience in providing oversight and behavioral technique training to direct care staff and families also required.
• Experience providing services under IBHS regulations preferred.