Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst - BCaBA

Job Description: Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Position Title: Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Location: Adult Day Program

Employment Type: Full Time - 37.5 weekly

Compensation: Competitive salary, generous individual/family healthcare, and complete employee benefit package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the Adult Day Program under the clinical supervision and direction of the BCBA and within agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The BCaBA provides behavior-support implementation, staff coaching, data collection, and program support to help individuals increase independence, participation, skill development, and overall quality of life. The BCaBA does not function as the primary clinical authority and does not replace the BCBA for duties requiring BCBA-level oversight, approval, or Behavior Committee review.

The BCaBA works closely with the supervising BCBA and other members of the leadership team to strengthen identified aspects of the Adult Day Program. The ideal candidate has experience planning skill acquisition and behavior interventions for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in day habilitation, school, clinic, or home settings. Experience supporting adults is preferred.

Reporting Relationship

The BCaBA reports to the BCBA for clinical supervision, behavior-support implementation, assessment support, staff coaching, and other delegated behavior-analytic responsibilities. The BCaBA also works closely with the Day Program Manager, Assistant Manager, and other agency leadership to support day program operations and service delivery. Agency leadership retains ultimate authority for operational oversight, scheduling, staffing, communication pathways, service coordination, and final administrative decisions.

Position Authority

The BCaBA functions within the scope of delegation provided by the BCBA and within the operational structure established by program leadership. Clinical communication, participation in team meetings, and behavior-support activities are coordinated through the BCBA and program management. The BCaBA may contribute recommendations and feedback but may not independently make service commitments, schedule team meetings, authorize restrictive procedures, or act outside agency policy, ISP requirements, DDD authorization, or leadership direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Implement behavior support strategies, skill-acquisition procedures, and data-collection systems developed or approved by the supervising BCBA.

· Support adults with I/DD in building communication, social, behavioral, community, vocational, and daily living skills within the day program, transportation, and community-based activities.

· Assist with observations, data collection, record review, and other support activities that inform functional behavior assessments (FBAs), behavior support plans (BSPs), and plan monitoring.

· Keeping data, records and all reports up to date in Therap and other documenting platforms

· Help draft components of behavior support plans and related materials, with the BCBA responsible for final clinical review, approval, and any required committee submission.

· Provide coaching, modeling, and reinforcement to direct support professionals and other staff to improve consistency and treatment integrity.

· Assist with staff training on universal supports, BSP implementation, incident documentation expectations, and behavior-support procedures across site-based, transportation, and community settings.

· Monitor implementation of supports and provide feedback to the BCBA and program leadership regarding effectiveness, barriers, and areas needing adjustment.

· Participate in weekly, bi weekly or as scheduled touch base meetings

· Review assigned behavior-related incidents, identify trends or concerns, and elevate relevant information to the BCBA and leadership for follow-up.

· Assist in preparing summaries, graphs, training records, competency checks, and supporting materials for clinical review, quality improvement, and committee processes.

· Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration consistent with agency procedures while ensuring communication with families, guardians, Support Coordinators, DSP’s and external stakeholders occurs only under the direction of the BCBA and program leadership.

· Provide behavior-analytic consultation, under BCBA supervision, to DSPs, parents or guardians as appropriate, and other internal stakeholders regarding implementation of approved supports and strategies.

· Develop and deliver effective training and coaching to staff using strong communication and presentation skills. Support staff in building competence and confidence in teaching meaningful, functional skills to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

· Provide ongoing guidance, modeling, and feedback to ensure the consistent implementation of evidence-based strategies that promote independence and improved quality of life for all individuals served.

· Promote the program through professional development, coaching, and mentorship to direct support staff and other team members.

· Review documentation systems, and behavior data to identify patterns and make recommendations to the BCBA and program leadership regarding programming, treatment integrity, and learner progress.

· Assist in planning skill acquisition programs focused on communication, adaptive behavior, activities of daily living, functional independence, and participation across settings.

· Support the use of task analyses, community-based behavior supports, and evidence-based teaching strategies to promote independence and generalization of skills.

· Experience with or ability to support programming informed by Verbal Behavior, Essentials for Living, and Skill-Based Treatment is preferred, as applicable to learner needs and under BCBA direction.

· Provide support during emergency situations, including responding to behavioral incidents and implementing approved crisis intervention strategies when necessary.

· Attend Individualized Support Plan (ISP) meetings as needed and/or as directed.

· Participate in performance evaluations

· Report any incidents to the Program Manager immediately and comply with all agency reporting requirements, including Daniel's Law and Stephen Komninos' Law, when applicable.

· Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to enhance skills and stay current with best practices.

· Complete documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with agency, HIPAA, DDD, OOL, and other applicable requirements.

· Cooperate fully with the agency and any department staff in inspections, inquiries, and investigations.

· Comply with the requirements for criminal background checks, central registry checks, child abuse clearances, and drug testing.

· Perform other related duties assigned by the BCBA or program leadership in support of individual outcomes and day program operations.

Qualifications

· Current Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification in good standing required.

· Bachelor’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, special education, human services, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience planning skill acquisition and behavior interventions for individuals with autism or related developmental disabilities in a day habilitation, school, clinic, or home setting preferred.

· Experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities highly preferred.

· Knowledge of applied behavior analysis, positive behavior supports, data collection, person-centered practices, and community-based instruction preferred.

· Experience with Verbal Behavior, Essentials for Living, Skill-Based Treatment, task analyses, and adaptive skill development preferred but not required.

· Ability to work effectively under supervision, collaborate across disciplines, and maintain professional boundaries required.

· Strong communication, presentation, documentation, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and staff-training skills required.

· Valid driver’s license and ability to participate in community-based programming required.

Core Competencies

· Commitment to dignity, respect, choice, and community inclusion for individuals with I/DD.

· Ability to implement behavior-support strategies in structured and community-integrated settings.

· Skill in observing behavior, collecting accurate data, reviewing data systems, and documenting services clearly.

· Ability to coach staff professionally and support treatment integrity.

· Understanding of professional boundaries, chain of command, and the distinction between clinical and administrative authority.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, clinical staff, related service providers, and direct support teams.

· Strength in problem solving, interpersonal communication, and professional presentation.

Limitations of the Role

The BCaBA does not function as the primary clinical authority for behavior services and may not independently approve Level 3 behavior support plans. The BCaBA may not independently authorize, initiate, or modify restrictive interventions or crisis procedures, independently schedule or commit to IDT/ISP or case review meetings, or make service commitments outside agency policy, ISP requirements, DDD authorization, or leadership direction. Administrative and operational decisions remain under program leadership authority.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is not a desk-based office position. The primary work location is in program rooms and other active service environments throughout the day, where the BCaBA is expected to be present, visible, and engaged in the delivery, observation, and support of services.

This position works within an Adult Day Program and may support individuals in program activity areas/rooms, transportation, community settings, and other program environments. The role requires active engagement throughout the day, including standing, walking, observing, modeling interventions, coaching staff, supporting activities, and responding appropriately to behavioral or safety needs in accordance with approved procedures and leadership direction.

Certified RBT's are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person