As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will develop and lead behavior support programs that foster a culture of behavioral awareness, hands-on family engagement, and meaningful individual growth. You will provide behavioral consultation, develop Positive Behavior Support Plans, and model best practices for staff, individuals served, and their families.

Position Schedule & Travel Expectations

Schedule:

• Hybrid role:
• • Combination of remote work and on-site presence.
  • Generally, maintains a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility based on program needs.

Travel:

• Regular travel required to all EMPOWER locations for site visits, team meetings, and program support.
• Locations include:
• • New Bern
  • Elizabeth City
  • Ahoskie
  • Greenville
  • Morehead City
  • Wilmington
  • Jacksonville
• Travel cadence will vary depending on operational needs, but may include weekly or bi-weekly visits, with advance coordination to minimize disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and promote behavioral awareness and understanding across EMPOWER programs.
• Build supportive relationships with individuals served and their families.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and identify behavioral service needs.
• Provide direct consultation and training to staff and families on applied behavior analysis (ABA) methodologies.
• Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Deliver professional development and in-service training to program supervisors, DSPs, and interns.
• Support clinical integration and share feedback on staff performance to program leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure confidentiality of records.
• Follow all incident reporting protocols and uphold state regulatory requirements.

How You’ll Benefit:

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
• Licensure: Licensed Behavioral Analyst in NC.
• Experience:
• • At least 3 years working with children with developmental disabilities and/or autism (preferred).
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
  • Experience delivering behavior-focused training to staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up abilities.
• Must meet qualifications as required by funding sources.
• Current valid driver’s license with unrestricted driving privileges and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, participants, and families in various settings, including homes, community environments, and offices.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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