The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE
WHO YOU ARE
You are an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is looking for an opportunity in a school-based setting to make a difference in the community. As a BCBA, you will assess, oversee the implementation of, and evaluate the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) related intervention for individuals with Autism, developmental delays, and other learning disabilities while working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality treatment, documentation, and compliance. You will also provide leadership to other Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Assessment - Complete screening requests to determine a student's need for evaluation and review each students’ referral and records to determine initial expected assessments, diagnosis, and observations required
Implementation - Service students in accordance with treatment plans and complete annual mandated documentation for legal compliance and billing, including updating teaching and treatment materials
Data Tracking - Ensure accurate and reliable data collection on all treatment plan and other target skills related to ABA curriculum using data sheets and electronic marking devices to identify skill acquisitions, behavioral improvement, evaluate treatment efficacy, and adjust goals to maximize effectiveness
Reporting - Maintain communication with each student's family and/or caregivers regarding progress and needs
Collaboration - Work with multidisciplinary team members to determine the most appropriate treatment plan based on student needs and to improve service delivery and treatment
Training - Supervise staff pursuing BCBA certification, as well as train graduate students and/or fieldwork students when appropriate
Other responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Behavior Specialist License
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
Completion of 8-Hour Supervision Course
Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
Clearances & Training Required
Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance
Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education
Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children
CPR/First Aid
TB/Physical
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Pay Rate
Health Insurance - With employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid
Paid Time Off
Retirement Investment Savings Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Discount Market
The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.
Policy Statement
The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.
Protected Characteristics
No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:
Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)
Color
Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)
Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)
Ancestry or national origin
Age (40 and over)
Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
Genetic information
Veteran or military status
Familial or martial status
Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law
Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:
Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements
Assignments, classifications, and promotions
Compensation, benefits, and training
Transfers, discipline, and termination
Discipline and termination
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship
Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations
Enforcement & Reporting
Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.