Licensed Behavior Analyst

AccessCNY; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

AccessCNY is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Analyst to join our Syracuse team. You will work with families, educators, and professionals to design and implement individualized behavior plans, address challenging behaviors, and support participants across settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, crisis intervention, data-driven plan updates, staff training, and adherence to agency guidelines. NYS licensure as a BCBA/LSA is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA or related field required.
• Must hold NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst or NYS BCBA and awaiting licensure.
• Three years’ experience in the ABA field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and professionals to support participants.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting to ensure safety.
• Observe and collect data to inform plan updates and staff training.
• Train ABA staff and provide feedback to improve service delivery.
• Ensure documentation meets program requirements and timelines.
• Facilitate communication with other departments and participate in meetings.
• Participate in agency-wide events and advocacy activities.

Skills

Master's degree in ABA or related

NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst or BCBA,

ABA field experience

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst or NYS BCBA awaiting licensure

Job description

Licensed Behavioral Analyst

Reports to: CTTP Director Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY Pay Rate $68,000 - $78,000 Annually Schedule Mon-Fr: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals through residential housing, mental health, and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive employee to work collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address specific behavioral challenges

Responsibilities

• Possess a strong understanding of behavioral functions, replacement behaviors, and proactive strategies; understand, write, and implement, behavior strategies, across a broad range of behaviors and behavioral intensities
• Provide consultation and support to individuals, families, and planning teams, both proactively, and during times of crisis
• Respond to crisis situations by using good judgement through prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting, to ensure the safety and well-being of participants
• Conduct observation of behaviors for utilization in plan updates and staff training
• Teach strategies and behavioral information to ABA staff who have a variety of learning levels and prior experiences; provide additional trainings as needed
• Role model and provide feedback to staff to improve performance and service delivery
• Determine appropriate methods of data collection; read and synthesize data information
• Complete documentation based on program requirements; following established guidelines and timeframes
• Ensure all billing requirements are met per agency standards/policies, ABA rules and regulations and in compliance with each participant’s Single Case Agreement
• Facilitate positive communication with other departments and accept assignments in other areas as requested by supervisor
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Participate in in-service programs
• Participate in Agency-wide events, advocacy, and/or community education
• Follows Agency Standards and Procedures
• Provide person-centered, quality, services
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Education & Experience

Master's degree in either Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field, required. Must be a NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst or a NYS Board Certified Behavior Analyst and awaiting NYS licensure. Licensure documentation, required. Three years’ experience working in the ABA field, preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Responsible for recertifying and maintaining LBA registration from a Behavior Analyst Certification Board approved course.

Did you know? AccessCNY offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays for employees working 30 hours or more weekly.