Behavior Analyst Trainee

• Assists the Program Manager with the completion of various assessments, such as EFL, VBMAPP, ESDM, etc
• Assists with continuing education events for ABA therapists
• Assists the Program Manager with the implementation of FBAs as needed
• Remains available and approachable to ABA therapists for questions, concerns, or ideas regarding client programming or behavior intervention
• Serves as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team
• Attends mandatory staff meetings before or after work hours
• Attends and contributes to monthly clinical meetings
• Provides direct therapy for an average of 30-35 hours per week
• Acts as a mentor to new ABA therapists
• Actively participates in group and individual supervision meetings
• Ensures the ABA therapist’s understanding of new and previously trained (by BCBA) interventions or procedures through the collection of IOA data
• Supports ongoing training initiatives to provide ABA Therapists practical application of ABA principles for client specific needs
• Uses Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train, model, observe, etc
• Performs RBT Competency Assessment-Renewals for current RBTs within a designated period and properly follows guidelines outlined for this process
• Uses a variety of tools to help determine the function and definition of maladaptive behavior
• Seeks opportunities for billable time, such as, supporting assessment
• Supports behavior analysts with initial or reauthorization reports, treatment planning, and Central Reach Learning Tree set up

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 6 months previous experience with autism spectrum disorders required
• RBT required
• Coursework and/or enrollment in supervision towards BCaBA or BCBA certification required
• Must be acquiring the first half/second half of the current BACB requirement for fieldwork supervision
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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