Behaviour Analyst: Professionals who solve behaviour-related issues in different environments.
Responsibilities:
• Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming
including the training of direct support professionals, person centered strategies
consultants (if applicable) and DSP trainers.
• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behaviour
Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of
teaching.
• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support
information for clients and their families.
• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports including, but not limited
to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction and in-service instruction to other
support professionals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional
assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behaviour
strategies to teach appropriate behaviour and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers,
and other individuals in support roles for their families.
As a behaviour analyst, you must figure out why your clients behaves a certain way in different
environments which is exploring the problem as stated in chapter 7. Intervention strategies are also
used when creating treatment plans for the clients and their families.
Resources:
https://behaviorinterventionservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BCBA-position-6.5.18.pdf
