Apprentice BCBA / Skills Trainer

BCBA Apprentice Job Description

Position: BCBA Apprentice

Reports To:

• Team Leads (Skills Trainer 2 duties)
• Commons BCBA (ABA Apprentice – Clinical) Status: Exempt Allocation: Approximately 40% (16 hours) Skills Trainer 2 / 60% (24 hours) ABA Apprentice (Clinical) Updated: 11/6/26

Summary:

Responsible for ensuring participant safety, delivering high-quality direct support, and maintaining compliance with agency policies and confidentiality standards. Provides daily living assistance, facilitates community access and social activities, and manages program materials and data for an assigned caseload. Monitors progress, updates program documentation, and communicates effectively with families, supervisors, and colleagues. Supports program development, follows established communication lines, and upholds organizational expectations.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure the supervision and safety of assigned participants
• Complete high-quality work with minimal errors.
• Follow and be familiar with the guidelines in the Employee Handbook.
• Follow and be familiar with the guidelines in the Parent Handbook.
• Comply with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Drive program participants and staff in Crossroads Continuum vehicles as needed. (During program hours only)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Care Respnsibilities:

• Aid in daily living activities, including self-care and hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities and social skills.
• Support individuals in accessing the community safely and as independently as possible.
• Create and implement social groups.

ABA Apprentice:

• Conduct staff observations
• Draft performance feedback for BCBA review
• Draft skill acquisition and behavior reduction updates
• Draft treatment plan components
• Draft progress report sections and clinical summaries
• Conduct overlap observations
• Summarize and graph data
• Assist in caregiver training sessions
• Draft caregiver training materials
• Participate in clinical discussions and case reviews
• Attend supervision and clinical meetings
• Complete BACB fieldwork requirements, when applicable
• All work must be reviewed, edited, approved, and finalized by the supervising Behavior Analyst prior to
• implementation or submission.

Communication:

• Follow lines of communication specified in the Organizational Chart.
• Share relevant information with colleagues and supervisors.
• Asks questions when something is unknown or unclear.
• Actively recognize the accomplishments and contributions of others.
• Accept performance feedback gracefully.
• Check and respond to email daily.
• Practices confidentiality and maintain a high standard of ethics.
• Show support for Crossroads Continuum.
• Serve as an ambassador for Crossroads Continuum.

Attendance, Participation, and Timeliness:

• Demonstrate punctuality and an appropriate attendance record.
• Complete timecards according to protocol.
• Meets assigned deadlines with minimal prompts.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.
• Attend Crossroads Continuum events (e.g., Open House, Annual 5K Walk/Run).

Educational and Experiential Requirements:

• Hold a master’s degree in ABA or a related field, or be actively working toward completion of such a degree
• Be pursuing BCBA and/or LABA credentials through supervised fieldwork or pre-certification preparation
• Comply with BACB and applicable state requirements, as applicable to their role
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI, and fingerprinting.

Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Interest in building a career in nonprofit service for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Caring, compassionate, hardworking, and punctual.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene when protective holds and/or movements are necessary.
• The ability to pursue a bolting student.
• The ability to successfully complete CALM training
• Ability to physically work with the client (may involve running, squatting, lifting, prompting and physical management)

I have reviewed this job description, the Employee Handbook, and the Parent Handbook. My signature indicates that I am willing and able to fulfill the requirements of this position.

BCBA Commons Apprentice (Signature): _________________________________ Date: _____________________________

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