BCBA for Adult I/DD - Community-Based Impact

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Visa

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

401(k) & 401(k) IRA company matching

Holiday Paid Days

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced BCBA to provide behavioral consultation, clinical support, staff training, and program development within the Adaptive Skills Training (AST) program. You will collaborate with AST leadership, families, and interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based strategies promoting independence and functional skills.

The ideal candidate will have a BCBA, experience with adults with I/DD, and the ability to train

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Current BCBA certification in good standing.
• Experience with FBAs, BIPs, ABA, positive behavior support, and skill acquisition.
• Experience working with adults with I/DD and California Regional Center-funded services preferred.
• Bilingual skills, particularly Mandarin or Cantonese, preferred.
• Ability to train and coach direct support professionals.
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or participate in Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and behavioral observations.
• Develop, review, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavior support strategies.
• Apply ABA principles to support skill acquisition, behavior reduction, functional communication, and emotional regulation.
• Develop individualized strategies for adaptive, social, communication, community, and daily living skills.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to AST staff.
• Monitor behavioral and skill-acquisition data and make data-informed recommendations.
• Review documentation and assist with ISP progress reports and behavioral summaries.
• Participate in ISP meetings, parent meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, Regional Center representatives, and other service providers as appropriate.
• Promote participant dignity, rights, choice, independence, and least-restrictive approaches.
• Support staff in implementing safety, crisis prevention, and de-escalation strategies.
• Participate in program development, quality improvement, and staff training.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, DDS, CDSS, Title 17, Title 22, BACB ethical standards, and FCSN policies.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Problem solving

Train & coach DSPs

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's in ABA/ Psychology/ Education

Current BCBA certification

Job description

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced BCBA to provide behavioral consultation, clinical support, staff training, and program development within the Adaptive Skills Training (AST) program. You will collaborate with AST leadership, families, and interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based strategies promoting independence and functional skills.

The ideal candidate will have a BCBA, experience with adults with I/DD, and the ability to train