BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC•Norwalk, CA

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 tailored to each client’s needs and goals. The BCBA also coordinates with community and district partners, supports behavioral programming, and provides staff training 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

Serve as a liaison between BEAM and community and district partners, collaborating with district behavioral teams to understand student behavior plans and communicate them to relevant partner and BEAM staff.
Promote staff and community relationships that support the interests of students, BEAM, and its community partners.
Conference with staff and community partners about student adjustment concerns.
Assist programs with curriculum development, implementation, and instructional improvement for behavioral programming.
Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans based on the results.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans targeting specific behaviors and promoting 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.