BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
About The Position
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designs, implements, and evaluates behavior analysis interventions and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and other behavioral challenges. The role leads paraeducators and other professionals in providing individualized care aligned with each client’s needs and goals. The BCBA serves as a liaison between BEAM and community and district partners, collaborates on student behavior plans, supports behavioral programming and curriculum improvement, conducts functional behavior assessments, and develops and evaluates behavior intervention and treatment plans. The role also provides staff leadership, training, coaching, and professional development.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other behavioral challenges.
- Strong knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques, including functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning.
- Have and maintain appropriate certification to supervise behavior aides.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team toward goals.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in behavior analysis.
Responsibilities
- Act as the liaison between BEAM and community and district partners by collaborating with district behavioral teams to understand individual student behavior plans and communicate those plans to appropriate partner and BEAM staff.
- Promote staff and community relationships that are in the best interests of students, BEAM, and its community partners.
- Conference with staff and community partners concerning student adjustment problems.
- Assist programs with curriculum development, implementation, and instructional improvement for behavioral programming.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the results.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that target specific behaviors and promote positive behavior change.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Provide leadership and guidance to behavior aides and other professionals working with clients with developmental disabilities.
- Develop, plan, and provide professional development through modeling, coaching, and instruction.
- Conduct orientations and training for paraeducators on behavior intervention plans, ABA principles, and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in behavior analysis.
- Perform other duties as assigned by BEAM administration.
Benefits
- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities
- Company perks
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
