Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Milestones Behavioral Services, LLC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestones Behavioral Services in Milford, CT seeks an Assistant Behavior Analyst to join a collaborative team of teachers, BCBA®s, and behavior specialists. You will review procedures, support staff in implementing reinforcement and BIPs, and contribute to plan updates through PPT processes.

Role emphasizes staff training in basic behavior analysis, IOA data review, and participation in student program reviews, with a strong focus on safety and PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Assistant Behavior Analyst required
• Must meet BACB supervision requirements
• Experience with autism/developmental delays preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze problem behavior procedures for all students in their classroom.
• Review and analyze reinforcement systems ensuring staff implement them correctly and consistently.
• Review and analyze behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for correct implementation.
• Provide solutions to staff and implement action plans through PPT process.
• Assist with writing/updating behavior plans through PPT process.
• Create and maintain student write-ups and graphs.

Skills

Board certification

Leadership

Communication

Education

BACB supervision compliance

Job description

• A supportive, team-centered environment where teachers, BCBA®s, behavior specialists, and related service providers work hand-in-hand
• Access to robust resources and clinical expertise , ensuring you’re never alone in problem-solving or planning
• Collaborative culture with leadership that truly listens and invests in your success
• Small caseloads that allow for student development and success
• A workplace that prioritizes student progress, staff well-being, and meaningful, mission-driven work

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer

• A supportive, team-centered environment where teachers, BCBA®s, behavior specialists, and related service providers work hand-in-hand
• Access to robust resources and clinical expertise , ensuring you’re never alone in problem-solving or planning
• Collaborative culture with leadership that truly listens and invests in your success
• Small caseloads that allow for student development and success
• A workplace that prioritizes student progress, staff well-being, and meaningful, mission-driven work

The Essential Functions Of This Position Are

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and analyze problem behavior procedures for all students in their classroom.
• Review and analyze reinforcement Board systems including ensuring staff are implementing systems correctly and consistently.
• Review and analyze behavior intervention plans including ensuring staff are implementing BIP’s correctly and consistently.
• Provide potential solutions to appropriate staff and carry out action plan to address concerns through PPT process if appropriate.
• Assist Behavior Analysts in writing and updating behavior plans as appropriate through PPT process.
• Create and maintain student write ups.
• Review and analyze student graphs, including content and format including alerting SPED/BA’s if progress concerns arise and provide potential solutions/carry out action plan.
• Provide initial training in basic principles of behavior analysis to all staff, including supervision to RBT’s including alerting SPED/BA’s if training concerns arise and provide potential solutions/carry out action plan.
• Apply Behavior Analytic strategies to improve staff performance.
• Participate in staff evaluation process in conjunction with supervising BCBA.
• Collect IOA data including if IOA data suggests a concern, alert SPED/BA’s, provide potential solutions, and carry out action plan.
• Participate in student program reviews.
• Participate in student home programming when applicable.
• Graph for one student and analysis of other data/graphs added.
• When student/staff schedule allows, be out of rotation for 3 hours per week to review current systems/take IOA/ assist with crisis management and emergency procedures.
• Substitute when SPED teacher is out of classroom.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Remain flexible to the needs of classrooms and provide a variety of support, as needed.
• Maintain professionalism with students and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Hold & Maintain Board certification as an Assistant Behavior Analyst.
• Meet all supervision requirements as specified by the BACB®.
• 2 years experience providing behavior analytic services to individuals with autism or other developmental delays preferred.
• Excellent professional, leadership, organization, and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Required to properly wear PPE and attend all trainings related to PPE.
• Required to follow all safety procedures and requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically care for young children/adolescents/teenagers, with and without the assistance of one or more designated individuals.
• Must have the physical ability to bend at the waist (up to 45 degrees), twist, and move independently between standing and kneeling positions. Requires the ability to firmly grasp objects and raise hands overhead.
• Must be able to engage in sustained physical activity such as walking, running, and shuffling in multiple directions (including backward) for several minutes.
• Ability to routinely and safely perform heavy to very heavy physical tasks associated with “hands-on” student management, including during emergency situations or when responding to aggressive behavior.
• Must be capable of learning and correctly demonstrating multi-step physical procedures/maneuvers to manage students independently or as part of a coordinated team.
• This position requires in-person, on-site attendance.

Milestones Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability (learning, intellectual, mental and/or physical disability), ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, ethnic traits historically associated with race (such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, victim of sexual assault and/or trafficking, or other status protected by applicable law.