Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Center for Human Services - Missouri; Sedalia (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Services (CHS) in Springfield, MO, seeks a Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) for a full-time, remote/hybrid role. The BCaBA will design, implement, supervise, and monitor ABA-based therapy programs to improve daily functioning and autonomy under a BCBA, including data collection and program adjustments.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, administering assessments, and providing staff training.

Qualifications

• BCaBA certification desired.
• Experience applying ABA techniques in clinical or educational settings.
• Ability to train staff and support families.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams in support of treatment plans.
• Administer assessments and create goals based on assessments.
• Develop and monitor ABA-based plans and data collection.
• Supervise RBTs and ensure credential maintenance.
• Promote safety culture and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Full-time

Board Certified Assistant

Springfield, MO

Greene County

(Remote/Hybrid)

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

Position Summary

The BCaBA designs, implements, oversees, and supervises therapy programs to support our people in services needing applied behavior analysis and related supports to improve their daily functioning and autonomy under the direction of a BCBA. This position utilizes ABA techniques such as positive reinforcement, shaping, prompt fading, and task analysis to create individualized plans for clients, families, and teams to implement. Additionally, they are responsible for designing and monitoring data collection to support the evaluation of behaviors and monitor progress. This position is responsible for monitoring the services delivered to the client and family and managing personnel issues with the support of the BCBA.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Able to lead cross-functional teams in support of the client’s treatment plan
• Administer assessments (e.g., ABLS-RR, AFLS) and create goals based on the assessments.
• Assesses the individual’s performance and implements treatment based on established goals, including but not limited to the FBA (i.e., Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Support Plans, Behavior Reduction Plans).
• Serves, communicates, and consults as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provides training and education to staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Provides feedback and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians
• Participates in ongoing treatment meetings, as well as staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians and ensures the maintenance of their credentials.
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe workplace. This position's safe work practices and policies shall be reviewed and strictly followed.

Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accountability
• Accurate listening
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and kindness
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Initiative
• Leadership and mentorship
• Management
• Organizational

COMPETENCIES

• Able to follow directions
• Capable of passing the required training, including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid. Medication Administration (Med Aide) and Universal Precautions
• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
• Comfortable with providing personal care
• Computer, and electronic communication literate