BCBA

Up to $5,000 relocation assistance! This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new state-of-the-art facility in the beautiful town of Carbondale, just 30 minutes from Aspen and world-class skiing!  Make a positive impact in the world and come work with us today! We offer competitive benefits, 401K match, health/dental/vision insurance, employee housing, and an open PTO policy. We also offer a room in our employee housing to help you transition if needed to relocate. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: The BCBA will be responsible for providing continuous training, supervision, and consultation to support children and/or adults at Ascendigo.

 
TASKS:

• Effectively train teams of staff and caregivers across multiple natural settings using our train-the-trainer model.
  Implement naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NBDI)  


• Work with each client’s team during the intake and onboarding process to develop meaningful goals and targets and assess behavior.   


• Develop treatment plans: skill acquisition, and behavior reduction plans that meet funder requirements including health insurance and Medicaid standards. 


• Trains behavioral team in behavior protocols and other procedures targeting treatment plan skills and objectives. 


• Support each client’s team with management of challenging behaviors in natural settings. 


• Provide direct work with learners, regular supervision and consultation on all aspects of services, including support, skill acquisition goals, behavior management, data collection, and procedural integrity. 


• Engage in professional behaviors continuously: communicate appropriately, effectively, and clearly with colleagues and clients. 


• Ensure contracts and billable hours are completed per funding sources and designated amounts. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to engage in warm reciprocal interactions with children and/or adults through play while embedding naturalistic teaching.  

• A master’s degree with a certification in Behavior Analysis is required, and consultation experience is preferred.  

• Strong leadership and teaching skills. Excellent communication and listening skills. 

• Knowledge or desire to increase knowledge in typical child development and NBDIs. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, delegate, and meet deadlines. 

IN ADDITION:

• Must be 21 or over and have legal working status. 

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. 

• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags. 

• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office, email, social media). 

• Lifting and moving light to heavy objects (up to 25 pounds). 

• Able and willing to learn new technologies related to disabilities. 

• Able to accompany residents in all exercise and recreational activities. 

• Must be willing to commit to a client for a 3-month period. 

DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.

The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

·        R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.

·        E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.

·        S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.

·        P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!

·        E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.

·        C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.

·        T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.