BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Brooklyn

Gersh Autism Academy

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 105,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism Academy in Brooklyn, NY seeks a dynamic BCBA to coordinate, schedule, and continuously evaluate functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans, and individualized education plans for clients on their caseload.

You will lead staff training, supervise BCBAs and RBTs, collaborate with families and school professionals, and contribute to ongoing program development within a center-based setting across Long Island locations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
BCBA in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA).
Licensed Behavior Analyst, NY state.
Minimum 2 years' ABA experience providing services to children with Autism.
Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA).
Expertise in developing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
Experience supervising BCBAs and/or RBTs preferred.
CPR/First Aid/BLS, HIV Awareness Training, and 8-hour BCBA Supervision Training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, communicate, and continually evaluate functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans, and IEPs.
Provide families with regular parent education (1:1 and monthly group).
Provide interactive staff training for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community members.
Supervise BCBAs, BCBA candidates, RBTs, and other staff.

Skills

ABA experience with autism

Staff supervision

Family communication

Education

Master’s degree in ABA/Psychology/Education

BCBA certification in good standing

Licensed Behavior Analyst NY

Tools

CPR/First Aid/BLS

HIV Awareness Training

BCBA Supervision Training

Job description

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5‑21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K‑12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.

We Change Lives! Join the dynamic team of professionals at Gersh and change not only the lives of the children and families your work with every day, but your own! Work in a truly collaborative, supportive, and knowledgeable team! This is a unique opportunity since you’ll have the opportunity to work in any of our center-based locations across Long Island. You’ll be a part of an organization dedicated to serving children with Autism that incorporates the highest standard of clinical ABA throughout all environments. Be a part of the BEST!

We are seeking an energetic, nurturing, and confident BCBA who will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, communicating and continually evaluating the effectiveness of functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans and individual education plans for clients on their caseload.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Duties And Responsibilities

Complete assessments, design treatment plans, staff training, parent training, meet and collaborate with other professionals, conduct clinical meetings, provide first responder and other community member training.
Provide our families with regular, interactive and lecture and hands on parent education (in 1:1 and monthly group structure).
Provide interactive and lecture-based staff training, for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community members.
Help others grow in their practice of ABA! Participate in daily and quarterly staff evaluation and performance feedback sessions. Supervision of BCBA and BCBA candidates, RBT's, and other staff.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Qualifications

Master’s degree from accredited university in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, Education, or related field
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)
Licensed Behavior Analyst, NY state
Minimum 2 years' experience providing ABA services to children with Autism
Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.)
Expertise in development of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
Experience supervising BCBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (RBT) preferred
CPR/First Aid/BLS, HIV Awareness Training, and 8-hour BCBA Supervision Training

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Working Conditions

Location: Downtown Brooklyn, NY
Monday – Friday / 8:00AM– 3:30PM (and once a week until 4 for a team meeting)
School/Classroom Setting

Benefits For Full-Time Employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.