Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

Overview:  

Blue Balloon is dedicated to empowering children with autism to reach new heights by helping their families recognize the signs of autism and providing them with tools and techniques to develop skills and unlock their greatest potential. 

We believe that everyone is an individual with unique qualities and capabilities, whether it is a member of our team or one of the children and / or families that we serve. We promote a culture of learning, empathy, belonging and sharing our core values. We cannot teach others without being willing to learn from one anotherfirst! 

Our Mission: 

The mission of Blue Balloon is to create a positive difference and significantly improve the quality of life of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other related disorders by providing effective treatment based on individual needs. Our commitment is to establish a cooperative partnership through trust, respect, and communication with families. Let’s make the pieces fit together.

Compensation and Free Medical Benefits: 

• Compensation Range: $95,000 - $105,000 (Compensation Range is base salary + potential bonus) 

• Free Medical Insurance for Employees (buy-up for partner/child coverage) 

Responsibilities: 

Behavioral Assessment: 

• Conduct thorough assessments and reassessments (Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), skills assessments) to identify target behaviors. 

• Develop behavior intervention (BIPs) based on assessment results.

Program Development and Implementation: 

• Design, implement, and modify individualized treatment programs for clients based on ABA principles.

• Train and supervise direct care staff (BTs and RBTs) and other team members to ensure the successful implementation of behavior intervention plans. 

• Monitor progress towards treatment goals and adjust interventions as needed to ensure effectiveness.

Supervision and Training: 

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection for all target behaviors and treatment outcomes.

• Analyze data regularly to track client progress and make data-driven decisions about treatment modifications.

• Offer regular training to families, caregivers, and other stakeholders in behavioral interventions and strategies. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including primary care physicians, teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

• Communicate effectively with families, providing updates on treatment progress, behavioral challenges, and recommendations for further inventions.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field. 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 

• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) per state requirements (as applicable)  

• Completion of BCBA supervision training 

• To complete the physical demands of the job (frequent sitting and standing, sitting on and getting up from the floor, kneeling bending and running with children) you must be able to: Stand and move for at least 75% of the day, lift, push, pull up to 40 pounds.  

Benefits working at Blue Balloon ABA (Salaried BCBAs): 

• Small Caseloads 

• Flexible Schedule 

• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and More 

• Focus on Compassionate Care 

• Up to 19 Paid Days off Within 1^st year of Employment (Sick, PTO and Holidays) 

• Free Life Insurance Policy 

• Free EAP 

• 401K 

• Free CEUs + Quarterly Reimbursements for CEUs 

• Referral Bonus Program  

• Company Discount Program -discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets and more 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.