Schedule: Mon-Fri, time varies

Pay: Based on experience

Job Location: Siloam Springs, AR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's degree. Must earn the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within the first 60 days of employment. Pass the RBT exam through BCBA. Preferred experience working with children or adults with autism or a developmental disability. Must be actively pursuing a master's in applied Behavior Analysis

SUMMARY: The primary function of the Student Analyst is to work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) while assisting the BCBA with higher-level activities appropriate to their attained level of course work. This includes engaging in monitoring, collecting data, and reporting on a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. In addition to the RBT job duties, the Student Analyst will collect data, assist with assessments, assist in training new RBTs and work to promote a positive culture of learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Exhibits knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.
Exhibits proper cooperation, enthusiasm, and interest in all areas necessary for success of FCC and associated services provided.
Maintains compliance with FCC Policy/Procedures, State/Federal law, and CARF accreditation.
Assists in community involvement for Public Relations.
Carrying out the plan of care as instructed by the Behavior Analyst.
Assisting Behavior Analyst with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans.
Teaching specific behavior skills as identified in the treatment plan.
Nurturing social skills.
Communicate professionally to all parties.
Maintain current training related to autism spectrum disorders.
Implement best practice applied behavior analysis programming.
Collect accurate and immediate data during treatment sessions.
Ensure that all data collected is entered into the Electronic Health Record system. (Credible)
Responsible for keeping the child engaged, the setup of incidental learning opportunities, teaching appropriate play and social skills, and providing reinforcement for desired behaviors.
Collects quantifiable behavior data at regular intervals and maintains required documentation according to written procedure.
Participates in professional meetings or conferences as assigned.
Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of FCC.
Assist BCBA with data collection and assessments as assigned.
Assist BCBA with the tracking of authorizations.
Assists with community events promoting ABA and FCC.
Assist the BCBA in training of new RBT staff including familiarizing staff with Catalyst, Credible, and the daily flow of the ABA department.
Assist BCBA with ordering of materials.
Assist BCBA in obtaining prescriptions and pre-authorization letters.
Assist BCBA with managing the scheduling of clients and RBTs.
Other duties as assigned.
This is a safety-sensitive position.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Time management skills, observation skills, and analytical skills
Ability to receive detailed information through written and verbal communications.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree
Must earn the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within the first 60 days of employment.
Pass the RBT exam through BCBA.
Preferred experience working with children or adults with autism or a developmental disability.
Must be actively pursuing a master's in applied Behavior Analysis

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write, and interpret medical history, assessment reports, and relevant data. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees within the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures:

The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
Consumers' progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
Consumers' records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers' records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Why Friendship Community Care:

401(k) Retirement
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available for FT employees
Paid holidays available for FT employees
Vacation accrual available for FT employees

Disability, Cancer, Accident and Life Insurance Available

Excellent work environment

Friendship Community Care strives to offer highly competitive benefits package, and a family work environment!

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!

Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.