Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaBA)

Socket.dev; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Paydown Assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. Louis Arc seeks a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will design and implement behavior support plans and participate in treatment team meetings to update individual plans.

You will supervise RBTs, deliver staff training, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective interventions while maintaining a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field or 225 hours coursework in Behavior Analysis.
• Current BCaBA Certification.
• Missouri Licensure as Assistant Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement behavior support plans for adults with IDD.
• Participate in person-centered planning and treatment meetings.
• Observe behavior and update progress toward goals.
• Develop and deliver training on behavior plans and strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision to RBTs according to requirements.
• Determine data needs and reporting mechanisms.

Skills

BCaBA Certification

Missouri Licensure

RBT supervision

Microsoft 365

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis or related field

225 hours Behavior Analysis coursework

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Be Part of our Circle.

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

Make a meaningful impact while building a career that fits your life. As a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) at St. Louis Arc, you'll use your expertise to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices. Join a collaborative team where your clinical judgment is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and you can build a rewarding career with a predictable schedule and the support you need to thrive.

The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is a full-time, salaried/exempt position starting at $60,000 annuallywith a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

What you will do:

• Design and implement behavior support plans that enhance adaptive behaviors and decrease challenging behaviors resulting in socially significant consequences for adults with intellectual and/ordevelopmental disabilities
• Participate in person centered planning and/or treatment team meetings to develop, review and update individual plans
• Observe individual behavior and complete initial behavioral assessments; determine individual’s progress towards goals and modify behavior support plans as needed
• Develop and deliver training for staff, caregivers, families, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) on behavior support plans and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision to RBTs in accordance with agency, state, funder, BACB, and federal requirements.
• Determine data needs; develop reporting mechanisms for staff use in recording and reporting individual’s behavior
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess individual’s behavior, monitor individual’s progress, and adjust behavior plans as needed
• Conduct in-service training and workshops which enhance staff and caregiver understanding and ability to provide active habilitation and effective behavioral programming
• Provide documentation and reports in accordance with agency, funder, professional, state, and federal requirements

What you can expect from us:

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions while providing the support you need to thrive—both professionally and personally.

Support to do your best work

• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Support meaningful clinical outcomes through a manageable caseload with 20 billable hours per week
• Focus on what you do best—providing clinical expertise and support. BCBAs provide clinical supervision to RBTs on their caseload but do not manage staff. Non-clinical supervision responsibilities are handled by leadership, allowing you to focus on outcomes
• Receive support maintaining your BCBA certification through access to continuing education opportunities, including local conferences, trainings, and professional development events
• Mandt and CPR/First Aid training provided by the St. Louis Arc at no cost

Benefits that make a difference

• Student Loan Paydown Assistance – Eligible employees can receive up to $250 per month paid directly to their student loan servicer, up to $3,000 annually and $15,000 over a lifetime.
• Competitive paid time off that starts accruing with your first paycheck - and can be used as soon as it's earned
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

A workplace you'll enjoy

• A welcoming, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.
• Proudly recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the Top 3 Best Places to Work in the Large Company category.

What we expect of you:

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Behavior Analysis or related field or Bachelors Degree in another field with the completion of 225 hours of coursework in a Behavior Analysis curriculum
• Current Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Certification
• Current Missouri Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
• Two years of experience working with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience supervising and implementing behavior plans preferred

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and electronic health records systems
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present behavioral and productivity data
• Comprehensive knowledge of applied behavior analysis and modification principles,theoriesand techniques
• Knowledge of professional and ethical guidelines and federal and state laws and regulations
• Understanding intellectual and developmental disabilities and their effect on cognitive and behavioral functioning
• Ability to develop, explain, and train others on behavior intervention strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with emerging behavior support practices

About St. Louis Arc:

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and servicestomore than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of theTop 3BestPlacestoWorkin the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.