BCBA | Branson
About The Position
The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with disabilities in and around Branson, Missouri. The role serves people across age groups and in community, residential, educational, and clinical settings. The BCBA works with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to help individuals develop skills, increase independence, and direct their own lives. This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position with a Monday-Friday schedule and flexibility to arrange the workday around client and team needs. Most client sessions take place between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Local travel between service settings may be required; an available fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement for approved personal-vehicle travel may be provided. Starting salary is listed as $62,500-$70,000 annually, based on directly related experience and qualifications. Eligible hires who are new to The Arc of the Ozarks may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to terms provided during hiring.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related qualifying field.
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification in good standing.
- Current Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst credential in good standing.
- At least one year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric diagnoses.
- Strong clinical judgment, analytical thinking, time-management, and communication skills.
- Ability to make data-based recommendations while collaborating with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to adapt programming based on client progress, direct observation, team feedback, and contextual needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing services in community, residential, educational, or multidisciplinary settings.
- Experience training and supervising RBTs, ABA staff, students, or caregivers.
- Experience with crisis prevention, crisis intervention, and caregiver coaching.
- Proficiency with data collection, graphing, and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Conduct functional behavior assessments, functional analyses, preference assessments, skills assessments, and other validated assessment procedures.
- Develop individualized behavior-support and skill-acquisition programs.
- Create practical data-collection systems and analyze treatment data.
- Monitor progress and modify programming using data, direct observation, team feedback, and contextual fit.
- Train caregivers and staff to implement recommended programming accurately and consistently.
- Monitor treatment integrity and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians, ABA Specialists, and practicum students as assigned.
- Participate in client-team meetings and collaborate with families, guardians, service coordinators, direct-support staff, and other professionals.
- Provide ABA and positive-behavior-support training to staff.
- Maintain composure and provide coaching during behavioral escalations or crisis situations.
- Support plans for generalization, maintenance, and gradual fading of formal supports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance eligibility with a zero-day waiting period.
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Immediate eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employer retirement contribution match of up to 4% after one year of service.
- Vacation and sick-time accrual.
- Seven paid holidays each year.
- A paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Use of an available fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement for approved work travel.
- Monthly cell-phone reimbursement stipend.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee wellness program.
- Potential annual wage increases.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Eligible Verizon, AT&T, and fitness-center discounts.
- Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires who are new to The Arc of the Ozarks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
