Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Title: BCBA                                                                              

Supervisor: Program Director

Job Summary:

This role ensures that each child receives individualized, evidence-based interventions designed to improve communication, adaptive skills, daily living skills, behavior regulation, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct functional behavior assessments, skill assessments, and ongoing evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment data.
• Set measurable goals aligned with the child’s strengths, needs, and developmental level.

Intervention & Direct Support

• Provide ABA-based therapy and model effective intervention techniques.
• Observe sessions to ensure implementation fidelity and provide corrective feedback.
• Adapt strategies to meet the needs of children with varying levels of intellectual disability.

Parent, Staff, and Caregiver Training

• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and ongoing support to parents, teachers, and support staff.
• Lead workshops or skill-building sessions to strengthen caregiver capacity.
• Communicate progress, concerns, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation including session notes, assessments, and progress reports.
• Analyze data to make data-driven decisions and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education
• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis
• BCBA Certification or License
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification and SCM training are required to obtain.
• Background Checks: Successful completion of a background check, including criminal history and fingerprinting.
• Physical Agility Test: Successful completion of physical agility test.
• Experience: Prior experience working with youth, particularly in a residential or therapeutic setting, is preferred. Experience or training in first aid, vital signs monitoring, or related fields is preferred.
• Skills and Abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and de-escalate tense situations
• Patience, empathy, and understanding
• Organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Working Conditions:
• The role requires physical activity, including standing, walking, and participating in recreational activities with youth.