Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical Director

Job Description

The Behavior Analyst will work under the supervision of the Clinical Director (BCBA) and must adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Ethics Code. This role involves providing behavior analytic services, including:

• Assisting in conducting assessments
• Developing behavior support plans and guidelines
• Collecting and graphing behavior data
• Providing staff training and feedback
• Assisting in crisis situations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data collection systems
• Graph and summarize behavior data regularly
• Train staff on Positive Behavioral Supports, behavior plans, behavior guidelines, medical treatment plans, data collection, and other behavioral techniques
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using direct and indirect assessment methods
• Create or assist in developing Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Guidelines
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
• Manage a caseload of individuals receiving behavioral services
• Collaborate with families, guardians, and residential staff to address participant behavioral needs
• Assist in behavioral crisis situations as needed
• Maintain a valid Safety Care certification
• Attend Human Rights Committee and clinical review meetings
• Follow all agency safety standards and adhere to Charles River Center policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as needed in alignment with the organization’s mission and philosophy

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Current BCBA license and certification (must be maintained annually)
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of all state and agency-mandated training
• Must authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies
• Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily (reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Language Skills

• Must be fluent in English
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Strong written communication skills, including report writing and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, families, and community members

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions