Position Summary
Rosaleana’s Community Development Center is seeking a qualified and compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide clinical leadership, behavioral assessment, treatment planning, crisis prevention, and ongoing support for individuals receiving residential and community-based services.
The BCBA will develop and oversee individualized Behavior Support Plans and Crisis Support Plans, monitor behavioral progress, and ensure interventions are implemented consistently and ethically. This position will also provide training, mentorship, and clinical support to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other ABA clinicians.
The ideal candidate will use evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices, data-driven decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve individual outcomes, strengthen staff competency, and maintain high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Behavioral Assessments and Support Planning
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments to identify behavioral patterns, triggers, individual needs, and appropriate interventions.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) based on assessment findings, individual goals, and person-centered care principles.
- Create and maintain individualized Crisis Support Plans outlining prevention strategies, early warning signs, de-escalation techniques, appropriate staff responses, and procedures to promote individual and staff safety.
- Establish measurable behavioral goals that support communication, emotional regulation, daily living skills, independence, and community integration.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and revise plans based on clinical findings, progress data, incident reports, and changes in individual needs.
2. Staff Training, Mentorship, and Clinical Support
- Train, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to DSPs, CNAs, RBTs, and other ABA clinicians on behavior support plans, crisis response, data collection, documentation, and ethical practices.
- Provide ongoing RBT supervision in accordance with BACB requirements, ensuring required supervision hours, performance feedback, competency development, and documentation are completed to support certification maintenance.
- Monitor staff implementation of behavioral strategies and provide additional training as needed to promote effective, consistent, and safe care.
3. Crisis Prevention and Response
- Develop individualized crisis prevention and response strategies based on behavioral assessments and identified risks.
- Ensure relevant staff understand their responsibilities and follow established Crisis Support Plans.
- Provide training on approved prevention, de-escalation, and crisis response techniques consistent with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and staff certifications.
- Review behavioral incidents and recommend appropriate follow-up interventions, staff coaching, and revisions to existing plans.
- Collaborate with leadership and clinical team members to identify opportunities to prevent recurring behavioral crises and improve safety.
4. Data Collection and Clinical Progress Monitoring
- Review and analyze behavioral data, daily progress notes, incident reports, and staff documentation.
- Identify trends and use data to evaluate the effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans and Crisis Support Plans.
- Monitor progress toward individualized behavioral goals and recommend modifications when interventions are not producing the desired outcomes.
- Train staff on accurate behavioral data collection, progress tracking, and clinical documentation.
- Prepare clinical updates and communicate recommendations to administrators and relevant team members.
5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborate with administrators, residential staff, DSPs, CNAs, RBTs, other ABA clinicians, families, guardians, and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical meetings and provide recommendations to support coordinated, person-centered services.
- Promote consistency in behavioral interventions across residential and community settings.
- Support the development of strategies that enhance individual dignity, choice, safety, independence, and quality of life.
6. Compliance, Ethics, and Quality Assurance
- Ensure behavioral assessments, Behavior Support Plans, Crisis Support Plans, and related documentation meet applicable state requirements, professional standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights and dignity.
- Monitor implementation of behavioral interventions and identify areas requiring additional training or corrective action.
- Support quality assurance activities and continuous improvement of behavioral services.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and records.
Qualifications
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral support needs.
- Strong knowledge of ABA principles, functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention planning, crisis prevention, and data analysis.
- Experience developing and monitoring individualized Behavior Support Plans and Crisis Support Plans.
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and provide clinical support to DSPs, CNAs, RBTs, and other behavioral health professionals.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to ethical practice, evidence-based interventions, person-centered care, and continuous professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in residential group homes, community-based programs, or services for adults with IDD.
- Experience providing clinical oversight and staff training in behavioral health or ABA service settings.
- Experience reviewing behavioral incidents and developing proactive crisis prevention strategies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and the application of current evidence-based practices.
Compensation and Schedule
This is a part-time position requiring 64 hours per month, with compensation of $5,000 per month. The BCBA will coordinate scheduling with organizational leadership to ensure behavioral assessments, support plan development, staff training, clinical consultation, and required follow-up activities are completed within the allocated hours.
Our Commitment
At Rosaleana’s Community Development Center, we believe every individual deserves compassionate, respectful, and effective support. The BCBA will play a vital role in strengthening clinical services, developing staff competency, preventing behavioral crises, and helping individuals achieve meaningful progress toward greater independence and quality of life.
Join our team and help us create a supportive environment where individuals and staff can thrive.
Learn more about Rosaleana’s Community Development Center:
www.rosaleanas.org
