About Job
Supervising BCBA
Full-Time | Starting at $73,000 | Exempt
Reports to: Clinical Director, Executive Director
About TEC:
The Estuary Center (“TEC”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing skill-building opportunities for teens and adults with autism. Our focus lies in recognizing and harnessing the abilities of our students with the right support and therapy combinations. Through our student-led learning model, we ensure that our core mission and values are integrated into daily learning and community engagement. We foster lasting relationships within our community to create inclusive environments where our students can thrive... For more information, visit www.theestuarycenter.org.
Position Summary
The full-time Supervising BCBA will be responsible for a caseload of 3–6 full-time students...
Experience:
- Minimum two years as BCBA, moving towards supervision of future BCBA candidates
- Trauma-Informed ABA Approach
- Ability to use Person Centered Planning
- Community-Based Instruction and Natural Environment Teaching
- Program management for clients with high support needs and low rates of target acquisition
- Interest in working with teens and adults with Type-3 Autism
Skills Required
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment
- Experience with report writing, including transition planning
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of policies and regulations in the clinical field, such as HIPAA
- Ability to delegate and supervise tasks as required
- Experience with data collection software
Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Participate in planning and development of systems to improve service delivery
- Ensure legal, ethical, and safety compliance for clients and staff
- Provide clinical advocacy and maximize service utilization
- Deliver in-person staff supervision and client assessments
- Write reports and develop individualized programs
- Conduct behavior planning and training for families
- Work on-site from 8 AM – 4:30 PM and complete 25 billable hours weekly
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Center-based and community setting
- Ability to walk, run, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, or stand for extended periods
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Compliance with all safety practices
Benefits
- Eligibility after 90 days and performance review
- Medical: PacificSource; Dental/Vision/Life: Principal
- 20 pre-determined paid days off, plus 5 PTO days
- 40 hours of unpaid sick leave
- $500 annual credit for continuing education
Compensation
At TEC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience. Starting salary will be $73,000.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed... All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and subject to change.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $73,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- BCBA (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, OR 97223 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97223: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Professional Field

