POSITION: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Exempt) *Applicant Pool
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Behavior Technician III
DEPARTMENT: Kelley
College of Business and Professional Studies
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Clinical Operations Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EXEMPTION: Professional Exemption
LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TX
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT – Candidate must
profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and
respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values
of HSU as reflected in the
University’s Statement of Faith.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE:
Maintain clinical standards
set forth by HSU and the HLC. Maximize the outcomes for children with
developmental delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Create
and oversee the implementation of treatment programs based on principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Build strong relationships with clients and
other employees to provide excellent ABA Therapy.
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These examples do not include all possible tasks & do not limit the
assignment of related tasks.
Conduct functional behavior assessments.
Create
and oversee the implementation of treatment programs based on the principles of
ABA.
Provide
family guidance that meets payor guidelines.
Develop
and deliver specific intervention activities according to the treatment plan.
Monitor
development of clients across all settings by graphing and analyzing data.
Develop
and implement new programs and perform ongoing adjustments to current programs
as needed.
Provide
supervision to Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians
(RBTs) as required.
Produce
progress reports and treatment plans to meet the requirements and submission
timelines of regulatory agencies and funding sources.
Provide
coordination of care by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Function
as a liaison between the organization, families, community, therapists, health
care providers, etc.
Provide
supervision experience hours for BCaBA and BCBA candidates as required.
Periodically
travel to various locations (e.g., homes and community) as part of the
oversight of clients’ treatment programs.
Follow
all policies and procedures, including but not limited to, confidentially and
mandated reporting standards
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Indirectly supervise
RBT staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include
interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job Knowledge -
Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and
apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal
supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses
resources effectively.
Communications -
Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written
form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately
informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Leadership – Exhibits confidence
in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively
influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives
appropriate recognition to others.
Conflict Resolution -
Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains
objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve
conflicts.
Planning/Organizing -
Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for
additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other
people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read,
analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond
effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write
speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability
to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or
complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply
advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic
equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such
tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and
validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and
factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply
principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual
and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas,
scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult
phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software;
spreadsheet software; and Internet software.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree or
higher in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field is required.
At least
two years of related professional experience working with children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required.
Experience
writing applied behavior analytic programs and analyzing and graphing data required.
Expertise
in all empirically evaluated assessment and intervention strategies related to
program and service delivery for individuals with ASD required.
Experience
in a multi-disciplinary team setting is preferred.
Knowledge
of scientifically-validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit
children with ASD is preferred.
Ability
to pass background clearance and reference checks is a requirement.
Must
demonstrate integrity and ethics and follow the BACB Ethical Code.
Ability
to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in your work.
Ability to
communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB is required.
Valid CPR
certification and other medical and training requirements as specified by
payors is referred to have at hire; but can provide training if needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.
The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific
vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the
employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a full-time exempt level staff position.
A minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected.
Irregular hours and evening and weekend work and/or assignments beyond a
40-hour week may be required during peak season and/or to meet project
deadlines or staffing needs.
Must have and
maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record
to be insurable under the university liability policy.
Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on
and off campus, as needed.
Infrequent travel may be required on occasion in
order to attend training, clinical sites, etc.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.