Behavior Analyst Aba

ABC (Applied Behavior Consultants) Center Singapore is part of the global network of Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc, a USA-based network that has helped thousands of individuals with autism for over 30 years. Our expertise lies in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy. ABC Center is the only center in Singapore with Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise in the REAL (Recreating Environments to Accelerate Learning) method of ABA.

The Behavior Analyst (BA) is responsible for supervising the Behaviour Technicians and all clinical programs of the clients. Additionally, the BA is responsible for conducting parent inquiries and addressing parents' concerns regarding their child’s program at ABC. The BA will meet weekly with the Clinical Director/Program Manager/Directors.

1. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
**Troubleshooting/Monitoring**:

- Complete analysis of client’s progression of lessons and behavior excess goals.
- Troubleshoot of lessons and behavior excesses in conjunction with the Behavior Technicians.
- Development of behavior plans and function of behavior based on Functional Analysis Assessment/Descriptive Analysis in conjunction with the Behavior Technicians.
- Monitor ongoing behavior intervention plans for effectiveness and their relation to lesson plans.
- Review all behavior excess and skill acquisition data and graphs to identify ascending and descending trends. This should be discussed within the figure caption of each graph.
- Level, variability, trend
- Ensure data-based decisions are made with respect to Intervention Plan creation or modification.
- Identify variables that may interfere with the transition of an individual client to another setting.
- Assist Behavior Technicians in dealing with difficult situations with parents/technicians/schools, etc. by modeling appropriate behavior, role-playing, scripting and providing additional feedback to the Behavior Technicians,

**Intervention**:

- Ensure appropriate assessments are conducted, and program plans in relation to client’s deficits and excesses are developed, and report written as required.
- Review reports (assessment andprogress reports) for clinical accuracy and appropriateness, and then submit to Clinical Director for final approval.
- Provide feedback regarding report goals and recommendations, etc. to the Behavior Technicians.
- Advise the Behavior Technicians in developing and progressing lesson plans and developing and modifying behavior intervention plans.
- Ensure all clinical goals of student and classroom are being progressed/met by providing programmatic modifications according to client program reviews and monthly consultation on client’s program.

**Supervision/Clinical Administrative**:

- Meet /Consult with the Clinical Director on a weekly or bi-monthly basis.
- Work in conjunction with the Clinical Director to address management issues (e.g., team members’ questions/concerns) and provide support for the program to ensure clinical effectiveness.
- Assist in transition planning in conjunction with the Clinical Director.
- Conduct weekly meetings with each assigned Behavior Technicians
- Develop goals (three major goals monthly) for Technicians based on deficits or other areas that require growth using consultation forms.
- If the Behavior Technician is experienced (in their first or second year), then the goals may be submitted quarterly (with the approval of the Site Administrator).
- Turn in updates on goals for Behavior Technicians according to deadlines given by Clinical Director.
- Attend IEP meetings with Behavior Technicians when necessary or at the request of Clinical Director/Program Manager.
- Review the client’s program quarterly; maintain a file folder for each student, containing the child’s home matrix, classroom matrix if applicable, current scoring grids of all Assessment Tools (e.g., VB-MAPP, CC, ABLLS, QLA), list of lessons, behavior intervention plan(s), recent report/goals, and BA notes.
- Ensure the following are in place: Student binders are clinically organized, Classroom and Individual Matrices are complete and updated, IEPs are current and updated on time, lessons are in place and appropriate per student, lesson generalization summary sheets are completed, and behavior plan in place if needed.
- Provide company-wide trainings as assigned (new technician/tutor training).
- Home visits as needed.
- Participate heavily in weekly BA meetings by reviewing BA notes, discussing specific cases, addressing additional training needs with BAs, providing mini continuing education’s for the team.
- Supervise Lead Technicians, ensure Lead Technician is completing their assigned duties.