BCaBA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Proud-Moments; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proud Moments is seeking a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) to support children with autism under supervision. You will implement tailored ABA plans, assist families in understanding results, and contribute to a growing team of behavior technicians.

Strong collaboration with BCBAs, clinical judgment, and confidentiality are essential. You will be enrolled in an ABA master’s program or complete the Verified Course Sequence, with ongoing supervision and opportunities to train

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master's degree in behavioral analysis or completing the Verified Course Sequence.
• Current BCaBA certification or LaBA license and plan to sit for BCBA exam in 3 months.
• Collaborate with Proud Moments BCBAs to meet BCaBA requirements.
• Demonstrated ABA experience with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Strong clinical competence and judgment.
• Commitment to handling confidential information responsibly.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational and project management in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to help change lives of children with autism.
• Customize and implement evidence-based treatment plans targeting adaptive and self-care skills, language and communication, and social development.
• Make strategic environmental modifications to improve behavior.
• Adapt techniques to reduce interfering behaviors such as self-injury.
• Provide support during family conversations so parents understand results and recommendations.
• Advocate for clients by monitoring for issues and communicating concerns.
• Share knowledge through supervision, support, and orientation of the team.

Skills

ABA experience

BCaBA/LaBA

Masters track in ABA

Collaboration

Confidentiality

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree progress in ABA / Verified Course Sequence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is expected to use their extensive clinical knowledge and experience to improve clients’ social, behavioral, and adaptive skills. The BCaBA will complete all activities under the guidance and with the direct supervision of a BCBA. BCaBAs will support the implementation of individually tailored treatment plans, support family conversations, and share knowledge and experience through direct supervision, support, and training of behavior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions help change the lives of children with autism.

• Customize and implement evidence-based treatment plans for each child to target adaptive and self-care skills, emotional development, coping and tolerance skills, play and leisure skills, family relationships, language and communication, cognitive functioning, self-management, self-advocacy and independence, safety skills, social relationships, and vocational skills.

• Make strategic environmental modifications scientifically shown to improve behavior.

• Adapt techniques to reduce interfering behaviors such as persistent repetition and self-injury.

• Provide caring support during family conversations to ensure parents fully understand assessment results and treatment recommendations.

• Advocate for your clients by monitoring for potential issues and communicating concerns.

• Share your extensive knowledge and experience through direct supervision, support, training, and orientation of our growing team of behavioral technicians.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in behavioral analysis or Verified Course Sequence.

• Current BCaBA certification or LaBA license (depending on state) and sitting for your BCBA exam in the next 3 months.

• Ability to collaborate with Proud Moments BCBAs to comply with requirements of your BCaBA certification.

• Demonstrated skills and experience implementing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disorders.

• Excellent clinical competence and judgment.

• Commitment to handling confidential information responsibly.

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, organizational and project management skills while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced skills in MS Office.