Certified Behavioral Analyst

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

To provide behavior support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience. Must possess basic computer skills Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field of study from an accredited program with an emphasis on applied behavior analysis (Master’s Degree is preferred) Must possess state certification as a behavior analyst (CBA) Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred Essential Functions: Performs a functional behavioral assessment within (30) days of admission according to regulatory requirements and service authorizations Develops behavior plan and obtains approval from designated regulatory authorities according to the individual’s needs Works positively and collaboratively with all disciplines and team members to gather input and ensure all elements in the individual’s plan are covered Ensures that all required behavior documentation and reports are reviewed, completed and submitted in a timely manner Ensures competency-based training is provided to staff and other support members in both residential and non-residential settings Ensures all staff and behavioral monitoring and documentation are completed according to regulatory requirements Performs all other duties as assigned SR97A12 This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process. This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness. Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.