ABA Behavior Specialist – Residential Care (BCBA Track)

Behavioral-Health-Allies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) and HSA options

Disability coverage

PTO and Sick Time from Day 1

$100 monthly wellness account after 90

OnDemand Pay

Job summary

BHA Community Living seeks a motivated Behavior Specialist to support ABA services in residential settings while pursuing BCBA supervision. You will work under BCBA/LBA direction, ensure fidelity of behavior plans, and collaborate with DSPs, shifts, and clinical teams.

This role emphasizes ethical practice, real-time data collection, and crisis support under supervision. A BA/BS and active pursuit of BCBA certification are required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• Actively pursuing BCBA certification with approved supervision agreement.
• Minimum 6 months of experience supporting individuals with behavioral needs preferred.
• Experience in residential, educational, or clinical settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coaching skills.
• High attention to detail with strong data collection and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow supervision structure and operate strictly within defined scope.

Responsibilities

• Implement Behavior Support Plans and skill acquisition programs under BCBA supervision.
• Provide direct, hands-on support to individuals in residential settings.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate behavioral data in real time.
• Assist BCBA/LBA with assessments, data review, and plan implementation.
• Ensure consistent ABA strategy application across staff and shifts.
• Support crisis response under clinical direction using approved procedures.
• Train DSPs in ABA strategies, reinforcing systems, and prompting techniques.
• Monitor fidelity of plan implementation and report concerns.
• Participate in supervision meetings and maintain fieldwork documentation.
• Embed skill-building into daily routines and natural environments.
• Collaborate with clinical, operations, nursing, and direct care teams.
• Maintain engagement with individuals served during all shifts.
• Support documentation, reporting, and clinical communication as required.
• Uphold ethical standards and operate within trainee scope.
• Participate in on-call or crisis support rotation as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Master's program enrollment

BCBA certification pursuit

ABA data collection

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Currently enrolled in Master’s program (ABA or related)

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

BHA Community Living seeks a motivated Behavior Specialist to support ABA services in residential settings while pursuing BCBA supervision. You will work under BCBA/LBA direction, ensure fidelity of behavior plans, and collaborate with DSPs, shifts, and clinical teams.

This role emphasizes ethical practice, real-time data collection, and crisis support under supervision. A BA/BS and active pursuit of BCBA certification are required or in progress.