Job Description

Gemma Service is looking for a full-time BCBA

Gemma Services has ABA/IBHS programs operating out of our 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 traumafor the children and families that we serve.

Why Gemma? Gemma offers:

• Generous earned paid time off to be used for vacation and sick time. Personal days.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Referral bonus if you refer.
• Education assistance for tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• 403B with employer match
• In addition, Gemma offers self-care funds for each program to participate in wellness activities.

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, Comprehensive Assessment and FBA in accordance with the Commonwealth IBHS regulations.
• Utilize standardized assessment and screening tools. Collect, analyze, and graph data in accordance with best practices to determine treatment trajectory.

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 25 hours per week is met.

Requirements: Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to evaluate cases using treatment plans, progress notes, Critical Incident Reports, etc.; ability to identify clinical issues and determine appropriate interventions in cases; writing of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs); knowledge of ABA interventions and experience in writing behavior plans; experience in completing structured tools related to ABA interventions; thorough knowledge of related standards, regulations, and procedures; proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office software; demonstrated supervisory skills; valid driver’s license

Experience A minimum of one (1) year experience providing behavioral consultation services including ABA principles. In addition, the experience must include writing comprehensive treatment plans and FBAs utilizing ABA interventions. Experience providing oversight and behavioral technique training to direct care staff and families is also required. Experience providing services under IBHS regulations preferred.

Education: 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; 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)

If you are committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents, we would love to talk with you!