Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Brightspark Autism; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Position Description:

Brightspark Autism is looking to hire a Center-based BCBA. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in designing client programming that is ethical, appropriately individualized and implemented with integrity. At Brightspark, we take pride in our one-on-one therapy model, providing you with the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Collaborate with a passionate team, leverage your BCBA skills, and be part of a supportive environment dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every individual.

The BCBA will deliver direct supervision to their BTs/RBTs as well as manage and supervise a small caseload of 4-6 clients. The BCBA will regularly review data collected in sessions with staff and family, interpret the results, and modify the individualized treatment plan accordingly. The BCBA will provide supervision by observing and having team meetings with the staff and the families. Additionally, BCBAs will consult with the family regarding any concerns related to treatment, behavior modification or staff. The BCBAs at Brightspark will be provided the support of their Clinical Manager; assistance which includes administrative support, scheduling help and general assistance with the BCBA's caseload. This oversight will provide the support needed for the BCBA as they grow in their career.

Key Benefits and Advantages:

• Attractive Benefits Plan
• Potential discretionary income: Annual incentive bonus (paid monthly);
• Full-Time Mon-Friday schedule; NO weekends or late nights;
• Small caseload;
• Laptop provided;
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance;
• 8 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days (6 sick, 10 vacation);
• Disability, Life, and other Voluntary benefits;
• 401K with match.

Location and Hours:

• BCBAs are in the Center Monday – Friday.

Required Experience and Education:

• Obtained certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board;
• A minimum of 1 year experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs;
• Knowledge of appropriate behavioral intervention strategies, learning theories and instructional methods, ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions;
• Proficient in technology, such as Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ABA software platforms;
• It is an essential function to be able to meet the rigorous demands of the job, which may include long periods of standing, sitting, following, pushing/pulling equipment, and/or lifting;
• Candidates must possess the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time on their feet as well as an ability to lift children, to 50 lbs., on occasion.

Note: This role requires the ability to spend a significant amount of time crouching, crawling, and engaging with children on the floor or standing for long periods.