Behavior Analyst - Adult Program

Anderson Center for Autism; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (up to 6 weeks)

403(b) retirement plan with employer  

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Wellness program

Professional development

Tuition discounts

Scholarship program

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Anderson Center for Autism is seeking a dedicated Behavior Analyst to support adults in our program. You will supervise BCBA trainees, provide clinical guidance, and implement evidence-based interventions to enhance independence and quality of life for residents.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, collect and analyze data, document progress, and participate in LifePlan and treatment teams. A BCBA and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA/related field required.
• BCBA certification or eligibility within 3 months.
• Experience with adults with autism/IDD in community or residential settings preferred.
• Strong ability to train and engage others.
• Extensive data analysis, reporting, and evidence-based interventions.
• Valid driver’s license with travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, mentorship, and feedback to BCBA trainees, behavior specialists, and RBTs.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioral strategies to improve quality of life.
• Develop frameworks for behavior support ensuring consistent experiences.
• Coach colleagues to align toward shared goals.
• Assist with assessments using evidence-based methods and data collection.
• Develop behavior support and skills-based plans with data input.
• Model and document training efforts for direct support staff.
• Maintain data-collection systems and communicate results for program adjustments.
• Provide hands-on, program-level behavioral support and participant observation.
• Participate in treatment teams and LifePlan meetings.
• Assist in crisis prevention with least-restrictive strategies.

Skills

Communication & training

Data analysis & reporting

Ethical care & professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in ABA/related field

BCBA certification or eligibility within 3 months

Job description

Are you a dedicated, purpose-driven, caring Behavior Analyst ready to find the right professional destination, where you will want to be for years to come?

Are you ready to collaborate with colleagues who see the work of a BCBA as more than planning and strategizing, but an opportunity to give others what they need for more productive, satisfying journeys ahead?

Do you aspire to optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism, while enjoying a career that allows YOU to thrive as well?

Behavior Analyst at Anderson Center for Autism, you’ll help our adult residents and colleagues expand their skillsets, opening doors to greater independence and the deeper sense of self that we ALL deserve to experience in life. And, as you help set the stage for their success, you will likewise get to grow and learn in a positive, supportive workplace environment where your expertise is deeply valued and your quality of life wholeheartedly honored.

What You Will Do as Behavior Analyst in Anderson’s Adult Program

• You will provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and competency-based feedback to BCBA Trainees, Behavior Specialists, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

• You will be a hands-on, go-to clinical expert who helps ensure that individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities can benefit from the evidence-based behavioral strategies that will lead to skill acquisition and a better quality of life.

• You will help develop frameworks for behavior support that will lead to consistent, predictable experiences for the adults we serve - and a chance for everyone on your team to feel more self-assured in their own roles.

• You will help solve problems that arise, and you will coach your colleagues as needed, to ensure that everyone can confidently and effectively work toward achieving the same goals.

• You will assist with annual and ongoing behavioral and skills assessments using evidence‑based methods to gather reliable data.

• You will develop behavior support and skills‑based plans by contributing data, observations, and feedback from program settings.

• You will have the opportunity to support the implementation of plans through modeling, observation, and the sharing of feedback to direct support staff; you will also document your training efforts as required.

• You will maintain accurate data‑collection systems, using chart or graph data - and communicate the results with team members in ways that will help guide any needed program adjustments.

• You will provide hands‑on, program‑level behavioral support by observing environments, identifying needs, and communicating recommendations to supervisors and interdisciplinary team members.

• You will participate in the treatment team, LifePlan, BTR, and other relevant meetings, offering meaningful input and guidance aligned with behavior support goals.

• You will assist in crisis prevention and intervention using proactive, least‑restrictive strategies, and you will be available to support crisis response if and when needed.

• You will maintain strong communication with residential and day program staff, families, and department peers to ensure that everyone has a shared understanding of the supports which can yield the best results.

• You will complete required documentation, reports, and summaries in accordance with agency standards and timelines.

• You will continue to learn, participating in agency training initiatives and stay current with best practices related to autism and behavior support.

• You will get to actively participate in treatment team and LifePlan meetings, and collaborate with residential, day program, and clinical colleagues to ensure consistent use of behavioral supports.

• You will design and implement proactive, least‑restrictive crisis prevention strategies, and participate in crisis intervention planning and support.

• You will have the rewarding opportunity to mentor, coach, and advise others on ethical, evidence‑based practices.

• You will provide timely, accurate completion of assessments, progress notes, and regulatory documentation.

• You will align all clinical decisions with Anderson’s Quality of Life (QofL) principles.

• You will have the exciting chance to use your insights to help the team make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, and more!

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, ethical standards, and best practices.
• A commitment to clinical excellence.
• Empathy, integrity, adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Innovative ideas and a desire to help shape the direction of care.
• Alignment with our mission, values, and purpose.
• Unwavering dedication to our mission and values, and to maximizing the potential of every person with whom you work.

The Qualifications We Seek:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designation (or eligibility within 3 months).
• Experience supporting adults with autism/intellectual and developmental disabilities in community or residential settings preferred.
• Strong ability to confidently communicate, connect, train, and engage others.
• Extensive background analyzing data, writing clear reports, and overseeing evidence‑based interventions.
• A valid driver’s license, as there is some required travel between program sites.

In addition, we expect that you:

• Obtain and subsequently maintain qualifications in all health, safety and crisis intervention procedures of the agency, such as First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R and medication administration certification.
• Complete agency training.
• Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.

Anderson’s QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:

To actively support Anderson’s mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences
• And much, much more!

To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $74,080.00 - $86,880.00 Annual Salary; based on experience and certifications

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?

A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.
Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team

If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you’ve envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award‑winning, evidence‑based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you’ll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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