Board Certified Behavior Analyst - #WWRW0049

Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst - #WWRW0049

State Role Title: Psych II/Psychology Assoc II

Hiring Range: Anticipated salary up to low $90,000s and $2000 Sign-On Bonus

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We strive to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities. We apply our shared values; Ethical, Engaged, and Effective, to everything we do.

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to lead WWRC’s Behavioral Support Specialist Team Operations reflective of WWRC’s vision, mission, and governance policies, procedures, standards, and expectations. This position will also be accountable for the day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Support Specialist Team, including staff supervision and performance tracking, case assignments, and management of the menu of support services available to address behavioral issues on campus; the analyst will facilitate the behavioral analysis services offered at WWRC. The role also involves ensuring that clients involved in programs receive appropriate behavioral intervention services and documenting their progress within these services. The position is responsible for providing interventions and instruction on social and interpersonal skills, as well as psycho-educational and support groups, to address behavioral needs identified by a needs assessment of the WWRC campus. The position is responsible for promptly documenting interactions and services provided to clients and communicating these services, or their absence, to the Rehabilitation Team. The position is also responsible for monitoring and documenting the progress of the clients' caseload. Medicaid billing is not required for this position.

An alternate work schedule is available and will depend on the agency’s needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:
Knowledge of characteristics of various emotional, physical, behavioral, and developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of social issues within a residential treatment or educational setting.
Knowledge and skills in behavioral analysis, and behavioral management principles and techniques.
Knowledge and experience in developing behavior support plans to address individual needs of consumers.
Knowledge and experience in providing therapeutic interventions to individuals with disabilities in relation to vocational goals.
Knowledge of leading psycho-educational and support groups in a residential setting.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer office software and similar software.
Understanding of case management within a vocational rehabilitation perspective.

Skills/Abilities:
Skills in observing and collection of data.
Skills in data entry, including working knowledge of office procedures, tracking systems, and work task organization.
Skills in working directly with people in an empathic manner leading to therapeutic learning experiences.

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification Required for Entry into the Position:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.

To maintain BCBA credentials, analysts must:

Obtain ongoing continuing education

Adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s ethics and self-reporting requirements

Submit a completed recertification application and associated fees every two years before the recertification date1

Additional Considerations:

Experience providing behavioral therapy, or treating the individual needs of persons with physical, behavioral, substance abuse, emotional, or developmental disabilities.

Special Instructions:

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.