Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Directions for Living•Largo, FL

28d•$87,500

About The Position

Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! The First Five Program provides trauma-informed, behavior-analytic services to support young children and their families by strengthening early learning environments. The program’s overarching goal is to help early learning center staff build trauma-informed classroom cultures while reducing challenging behaviors and preventing preschool expulsion. Position Summary: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a professional clinical role within the First Five program, providing behavior-analytic assessment, consultation, and intervention services to children ages 0–5 in early learning centers and home settings. The BCBA collaborates closely with families, early learning staff, and interdisciplinary team members to design, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans using trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practices. The BCBA is an integral member of the First Five Intervention Team and participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process, supporting children identified as needing behavioral intervention across varying levels of complexity and risk of expulsion.

Requirements

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
Experience working with young children (ages 0–5) preferred
Experience in early learning, preschool, or community-based settings strongly preferred
Knowledge of trauma-informed behavior analysis and early childhood development
Strong collaboration, communication, and training skills
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living team members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation. EOE/ADA/DFWSmoke Free Campus

Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavioral observations in early learning centers and home environments
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and social skill acquisition programs for children ages 0–5
Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate behavior-analytic interventions that support emotional regulation, coping strategies, and relationship-building
Collaborate with families, early learning center staff, classroom consultants, Behavior Specialists, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure consistent implementation of interventions across settings
Provide training, modeling, and coaching to staff and families on behavioral strategies and intervention plans
Identify children requiring behavioral support and determine appropriate service pathways based on complexity (low, moderate, or high)
Respond to critical incidents, including behaviors that may result in expulsion (e.g., aggression, self-injury, property destruction), by providing immediate on-site behavioral consultation
Participate in post-incident debriefings with staff to review response effectiveness and identify strategies for improvement
Assist with implementation of strategies developed by classroom consultants or SMEs in both school and home environments
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet productivity requirements of 120 client service hours per month
Serve as a field-based provider delivering services across early learning centers and family homes
Actively participate as a member of the First Five interdisciplinary team
Demonstrate commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and family-centered practices
Maintain BCBA certification and adhere to BACB ethical guidelines
Willingness and ability to provide essential services during emergencies, pandemics, or disaster situations as an essential services provider