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NEEDS Center

 

The NEEDS Center is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2012 by professionals with numerous years of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities services and supports. The NEEDS Center’s mission is to provide education, training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to assist them to live as independently as possible. The leadership team of the NEEDS Center all have extensive histories of working with people with developmental disabilities and have specialized in working with people who present with challenging behavior. The NEEDS Center has grown since it began providing services in April of 2014 to include 26 adult group residences and 3 day support programs. In addition, as of July 2017, NEEDS Center also includes a consulting division that provides behavioral and other supports to children with autism and other developmental disabilities in both school and home settings.

1 job(s) at NEEDS Center

BCBA
NEEDS Center Roxbury, Boston, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
COME GROW WITH US! The NEEDS Center has an opening for a BCBA who will ensure the quality of school based services by directing the clinical services and programs for children with developmental disabilities with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Boston, MA area. This is a full-time opportunity!   Responsibilities include : Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans for assigned caseload Conduct initial and ongoing assessments and write progress reports Provide instruction, support, and feedback to Direct Support staff with regard to managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors Conduct Functional Assessments and Functional Analysis for all challenging behaviors Review program effectiveness, make recommendations, monitor data collection, and chart progress Qualifications : A minimum of a Master's Degree in a related field A current BCBA Certification/License preferred but will consider candidates who are BCBA eligible A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a setting that utilizes programming based on the principles of applied behavior analysis Experience with the following: completing functional behavior assessments, authoring behavior support plans, creating program materials, providing training and supervising direct services to individuals Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder required Good communication skills, both written and verbal Must have a valid driver’s license Macintosh and PC literacy required as well as experience with program related software including, Excel, Word, etc.   The NEEDS Center specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be. Our primary coverage area is the northeast region of Massachusetts.   Benefits Include : Health insurance Dental, Vision, FSA, 403b Generous PTO (time  is fronted after 30 days ) and your birthday off Tuition Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Company iPhone, iPad, and laptop all provided Professional liability insurance Financial support on professional license and certification renewal Free access to our on-demand training library with opportunity to earn CEU’s Clinically supportive environment with regular opportunities to meet and collaborate with NEEDS Center BCBA’s and supervisors   Job Type: Full-time Salary: $100,000.00 per year