BCBA Specialist

Position Summary

Ark Homecare is seeking a qualified and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide behavioral assessments, develop and monitor individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and conduct staff training based on the behavioral needs of individuals enrolled in the Day Habilitation program. The BCBA will support Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other program staff in implementing appropriate behavioral strategies, preventing crises, and promoting participant safety, independence, dignity, and community inclusion.

The BCBA will also be responsible for providing Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training when holding the required current CPI instructor credentials and authorization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Behavioral Assessments and Support Planning

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and evaluate participants' behavioral needs as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized Behavior Support Plans.
• Identify behavioral triggers, patterns, and contributing factors and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Monitor behavioral data and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Recommend positive, proactive, and least-restrictive behavioral strategies.

2. Individualized Behavioral Training

• Conduct participant-specific behavioral training for DSPs, program coordinators, and other designated staff based on the needs of individuals receiving services.
• Train staff on the implementation of individual Behavior Support Plans, including prevention strategies, triggers, communication needs, reinforcement techniques, and appropriate responses to challenging behaviors.
• Provide practical demonstrations, role-playing, and scenario-based instruction when appropriate.
• Train newly assigned staff on relevant behavioral support procedures before they independently support participants when such instruction is required.
• Conduct refresher training when behavioral needs change, plans are revised, incidents occur, or staff require additional guidance.
• Observe staff implementation of behavioral strategies and provide coaching and corrective instruction as needed.
• Evaluate staff understanding and competency in implementing assigned behavioral interventions.

3. CPI Instructor and Crisis Prevention Training

• Conduct official CPI training for designated employees when holding the current instructor certification and authorization required for the applicable course.
• Provide instruction in crisis prevention, early recognition of behavioral escalation, verbal de-escalation, and appropriate crisis response.
• Reinforce safe, respectful, and least-restrictive approaches to behavioral challenges.
• Provide practical instruction and competency assessments in accordance with the authorized CPI curriculum.
• Maintain CPI training records, attendance sheets, course completion documentation, and certification expiration information as applicable.
• Coordinate with administration to schedule initial, refresher, and renewal training in accordance with applicable program requirements.
• Identify staff who require additional instruction or retraining and communicate these needs to agency administration.
• Ensure any physical intervention training is limited to techniques authorized by the applicable curriculum, instructor credentials, individual support plans, and governing requirements.

4. Staff Education and Clinical Consultation

• Provide ongoing behavioral guidance to staff supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Consult with administration regarding behavioral concerns, staff training needs, and appropriate clinical interventions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and collaborate with families, guardians, support coordinators, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Recommend additional behavioral supports when current strategies are not effective.

5. Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate behavioral assessments, progress notes, data reviews, training records, and recommendations.
• Document the date, duration, subject, participants, and outcomes of staff training, including competency results and follow-up needs where applicable.
• Maintain participant-specific training documentation and evidence of staff instruction on relevant Behavior Support Plans.
• Support compliance with applicable New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) requirements, agency policies, professional standards, and participant rights.
• Report and document behavioral incidents and concerns according to applicable reporting requirements and agency policy.
• Protect confidential participant information and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

6. Monitoring and Quality Improvement

• Review behavioral data and recommend changes when interventions are ineffective or participant needs change.
• Conduct follow-up observations to determine whether staff are implementing behavioral strategies correctly.
• Identify recurring staff performance concerns related to behavioral support and recommend retraining or corrective action to administration.
• Promote participant independence, positive engagement, community participation, and quality of life.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current BCBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Master's degree or higher meeting applicable BCBA certification requirements.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience developing Behavior Support Plans and conducting behavioral assessments preferred.
• Current CPI instructor certification and authorization appropriate to the courses being delivered, if responsible for official CPI instruction.
• Knowledge of crisis prevention, de-escalation, positive behavior support, and staff competency assessment.
• Familiarity with New Jersey DDD requirements and Day Habilitation services preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold participant rights and dignity.
• Must meet applicable agency background screening and employment requirements.

Work Schedule

The BCBA may work on a part-time, contract, or scheduled consultation basis according to participant needs and agency requirements. Duties may include on-site behavioral observations, staff training, CPI instruction when authorized, clinical documentation, team meetings, and follow-up consultations.

Performance Expectations

The BCBA is expected to provide timely behavioral assessments and recommendations, ensure staff receive appropriate participant-specific behavioral training, conduct authorized CPI courses as assigned, maintain complete training documentation, and follow up on staff competency and implementation concerns.

Pay: $90.00 - $180.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote