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Texana Center · 1 day ago

Behavior Analyst Intern I - BeST

Rosenberg, TX, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.50/hr - $20.55/hr

Texana Center is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Behavior Analyst Intern I to work as part of a treatment team, implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plans for children with autism, while receiving daily coaching from a BCBA.

Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst Intern I has met all of the requirements for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential as defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

BAI I works as part of a treatment team at the Behavior Stabilization Team (BeST), with the daily coaching of the BCBA, implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plans

The BAI I provides direct one on one and small group training using ABA procedures for children with a diagnosis of autism who display aggressive, disruptive, non-compliant, and/or self-abusive behavior

Training consists of skill acquisition for self-help skills, academic skills, social skills, communication skills, vocational skills, and basic attending skills

The BAI I assists with preference assessments and functional analyses, conducts direct observations, collects data, summarizes data, documents training progress, and implements SAMA and physical prompts

Some work will be observed by parents, teachers, and other staff

Training is presented during intense one on one, requiring high levels of energy and enthusiasm maintained throughout the 6-hour program day

BAI I will help maintain a clean and safe environment

The BAI I is responsible for scheduling and attending supervision meetings, tracking supervision hours (approximately 75% of hours will be direct implementation of ABA), completing additional tasks related to the BACB task list, and following the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Monthly continuing education is assigned and provided through Texana

The BAI is responsible for demonstrating competencies on various skills as defined on the Student Competency Checklist

Once the BAI has demonstrated competency on those items and has met other performance and attendance based criteria, they will be eligible to move into a BAI II position

At that time the duties and responsibilities will change, and the salary will increase to $19.00 per hour

The BAI II will have the opportunity to move into a BAI III position following demonstration of additional skills and by meeting performance and attendance criteria; the salary will increase to $20.55 per hour

Some additional duties of the BAI III include conducting skills and functional assessments, designing interventions, caregiver and staff training, and other duties under the supervision of a BCBA

There is a video monitoring system throughout the program which allows for frequent observation and occasional video recording with and without the BAI’s prior knowledge

The BAI receives clinical supervision from the supervising Behavior Analyst, employment supervision from the BeST manager, and daily coaching by the supervising Behavior Analyst, and/or Assistant Team Supervisor

Qualification

Registered Behavior TechnicianBehavior Analysis courseworkBachelor’s degree in ABAMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookProfessional relationshipsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTime managementAccepting feedback

Required

Bachelor's degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field (for applicants pursuing their BCBA certification)

First year graduate students at the University of Houston-Clera Lake (UHCL) qualify for the BAI I position, more hours for BAI II & III are required. These students must have or obtain the RBT credential within 4 months of hire

Proof of enrollment in Behavior Analysis coursework

Minimum of high school diploma or GED (for applicants pursuing their BCaBA certification)

Applicants will complete the application process which consists at a minimum of an interview and reference check. For internal applicants, a review of previous monthly evaluation scores, attendance, and other job performance issues will be considered

Must be flexible and demonstrate an ability to problem solve

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Accept and implement corrective feedback

Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task

Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook (email and calendar functions)

Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors

Fingerprinting required through the Department of Public Safety

Employee has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician in the BeST for 2 months unless they are currently enrolled in the Behavior Analysis Graduate Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL)

Employees with current Formal Reminders are not eligible

Preferred

Experience with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities including Autism

Company

Texana Center

Texana Center is the expert for mental health, autism, and developmental disabilities in Fort Bend, and the surrounding counties of Austin, Colorado, Matagorda, Waller and Wharton.

Founded in 1999