Center BCBA - Weekend Shift

Dragonfly Cares; City Of Melville; Presencial; AUD 157.000 - 176.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Weekend-only schedule

Full onboarding

Ongoing training

Referral bonus

Meaningful work

Descripción de la vacante

Dragonfly Cares, a mission-driven ABA provider, seeks a BCBA to lead weekend social skills groups at our Melville center. You’ll guide RBTs, use evidence-based ABA strategies, and help children build social skills in a supportive setting.

Weekends are the focus with Saturday and Sunday sessions; join a diverse families team and contribute to meaningful progress for each child and family served.

Formación

• Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
• BCBA certification (required) and/or LBA credential.
• 1–2 years of experience with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities, ideally in home or center setting.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and ABA principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead weekend social groups at the Melville center.
• Guide the RBTs or BTs assisting in your group.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies, including modeling, role-play, prompting, reinforcement, and natural environment teaching.
• Promote peer interaction and appropriate social behaviors.
• Help participants practice and generalize social skills across activities and settings.
• Train, coach, and supervise the RBTs or BTs assisting in your group.
• Monitor performance and give ongoing feedback to keep implementation high quality.
• Update caregivers regularly on participant progress.
• Share recommendations and strategies for supporting social skill development at home and in the community.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

ABA knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Experience with autism

Educación

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

BCBA certification or LBA credential

Descripción del empleo

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Weekend Social Skills Groups (Part-Time)

Location: Melville, NY

Compensation: $80–$90 per hour

About Dragonfly Cares

Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island. Our team of compassionate professionals shares one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.

The Role

We’re looking for a BCBA to lead weekend social skills groups at our Melville center. You’ll help children build social skills in a supportive, engaging environment, and you’ll guide the RBTs who assist in your group. This role is a great fit if you want to build your weekend income and enjoy working with a diverse group of families. Bilingual BCBAs are especially welcome. Weekday morning hours may become available as we grow.

Schedule & Pay

Pay: $80–$90 per hour

Saturday group: 12:15–3:15pm

Sunday group: 10:00am–1:00pm

Work Saturday, Sunday, or both

Location: Dragonfly Cares, Melville center (on-site)

Start date: Immediate

What You’ll Do

• Lead and facilitate structured social groups in a supportive, engaging environment
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies, including modeling, role-play, prompting, reinforcement, and natural environment teaching
• Promote peer interaction and appropriate social behaviors
• Help participants practice and generalize social skills across activities and settings
• Train, coach, and supervise the RBTs or BTs assisting in your group
• Monitor performance and give ongoing feedback to keep implementation high quality
• Update caregivers regularly on participant progress
• Share recommendations and strategies for supporting social skill development at home and in the community

• Master’s degree in ABA or a related field
• BCBA certification (required) and/or LBA credential
• 1–2 years of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities, ideally in home or center setting
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and ABA principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Why Join Dragonfly Cares?

• Competitive hourly pay: $80–$90 per hour
• Weekend-only schedule: a predictable commitment alongside your other work or life
• Full onboarding: a supported start with a collaborative team
• Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings on ABA strategies and more
• Referral bonus: up to $250 per qualified referral
• Meaningful work: help children grow socially and build confidence every weekend

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.