The Behavior Analyst I for the Achievements ABA (A-ABA) program at the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation, will provide clinical services, clinical supervision, and case management as specified by the Assistant Director. The incumbent will participate in hiring, supervising, and evaluating A-ABA staff, and is responsible for behavioral assessment, intervention goal design aligned with the A-ABA approach, implementation of intervention and caregiver training, conducting ongoing data analysis, and ethical clinical decision making. In addition, the BCBA will provide supervision of Behavior Technician staff.
ResponsibilitiesQualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess and maintain certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Must possess and maintain licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Maryland.
- Must complete, within 1 month of hire, the required BACB 8-hour supervisor training to allow for supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Must maintain up-to-date status in company-provided in-service topics required by and according to the timeline established by the department.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree or higher in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum two years of experience in a multi-disciplinary setting working with preschool-aged children with autism is required.
- Experience conducting research and communicating research findings via professional conferences, peer reviewed journals, seminars, etc. is preferred.
Skills Required
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification maintained through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
- Behavior Analyst licensure in the State of Maryland
- Completion of BACB 8-hour supervisor training within one month of hire
- Maintain current status in required company-provided in-service training topics
- Master's degree or higher in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
- At least two years of experience in a multidisciplinary setting working with preschool-aged children with autism
- Experience conducting research and communicating findings through conferences, peer-reviewed journals, or seminars
What We Do
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a Maryland-based, mission-driven nonprofit that transforms the lives of children, youth and adults with, or at risk for, disorders of the developing nervous system. It provides interdisciplinary clinical care for brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal conditions, alongside special education, research, professional training, community programs, advocacy and partnerships. Its work includes care for autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and rare neurological disorders.
