Who does what?

Our Behavior Interventionists work in homes and schools of our clients, implementing strategies to minimize problem behaviors and promote new learning. Behavior Interventionists work directly under a Clinical Supervisor, who carries out assessments, develops intervention plans, and provides regular consultation and on-site supervision. Program Directors support Clinical Supervisors and staff and are responsible for the overall effectiveness of the services. Program Coordinators and other Administrative staff ensure that program reporting, billing, and other activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.

• Behavior Interventionists

Profile: Must have a strong desire to work with special needs children and be committed to learning techniques of Applied Behavioral Analysis. Must enjoy “playing” with children, have good limit-setting skills and a working knowledge of behavior modification techniques. Knowledge of ABA, PECS, Floortime, and DTT a plus, as well as training in Pro-Act or CPI. Must be comfortable working independently, driving to appointments, and taking direction from others. Bilingual (especially Spanish) also a plus.

Primary responsibilities: Provide direct behavioral services to children ages 2 to 15 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental or behavioral disorder and their families.

Works in: School, home, and/or community setting

Reports to: Supervisor

Education and Training Requirements: High School Diploma

Experience Requirements: Minimum one year of experience working with children

Additional Requirements, depending on specific program: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in related field, is required for most programs. Knowledge and experience in ABA is required for some programs.

Pay Range: $15-22/hour, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional $1/hour for evening and weekend cases.

Benefits: Part-time and full-time hours available. Day/evening/weekend hours available. Full benefits package may be available based on number of hours worked. Supervision for individuals working toward BCBA/BCABA, LMFT, and LCSW is offered.

• Supervisor
  

Profile: Must have a strong desire to work with special needs children and be committed to utilizing and training others in techniques of Applied Behavioral Analysis. Must enjoy observing and training others. Must have familiarity with, or experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), PECS or Verbal Behavior (VB); bilinguals in ASL & Spanish a plus. Must be comfortable working independently, driving to appointments, and giving and taking direction. Bilingual (especially Spanish) also a plus.

Primary responsibilities: Train behavior interventionists, oversee the quality of each child's program, manage data and measure intervention effectiveness, conduct and write assessments, write reports and programs, and lead team meetings.

Works in: School, home, and/or community setting

Reports to: Clinical Program Director

Education and Training Requirements: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, Education, or a related field.

Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of 1:1 direct service experience with children in school/home setting, experience with designing, implementing and supervising behavioral programs, and case management experience.

Additional Requirements, depending on specific program: Knowledge, experience, and education in ABA, and/or BCBA/BCABA certificationis required for most programs.

Pay Range: $25 and up, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Part-time and full-time hours available. Day/evening/weekend hours available. Full benefits package may be available based on number of hours worked. Supervision is offered for individuals working towards completing BCBA/BCABA, LMFT, and LCSW .

• Clinical Program Director
  

Profile: Clinical Directors are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with extensive experience in conducting Functional Assessments and designing behavioral intervention programs for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and other developmental disabilities. Focus' Clinical Directors have a strong commitment to providing exemplary services to special needs children and their families and to staying abreast of the latest in research and practice.

Primary responsibilities: Clinical Directors provide comprehensive oversight for all assigned program activities and staff; conduct initial behavioral assessments, and assist Supervisors in completing programming, analyzing collected data, generating and editing progress reports, preparing and implementing on-going staff and parent trainings specific to consumer goals, and other tasks as assigned.

Works in: School, home, office and/or community setting.

Reports to: Executive Director

Education and Training Requirements: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, Education, or related field.

Experience Requirements: TBA

Additional Requirements, depending on specific program: Graduate degree, preferably in related field, is required for most programs. Knowledge and experience in ABA is required for all programs.

Pay Range: Depends on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Part-time and full-time hours available. Day/evening/weekend hours available. Full benefits package may be available based on number of hours worked. Supervision for individuals working toward BCBA/BCABA, LMFT, and LCSW is offered.