Board Certified Behavioral Analyst; BcBa , PT, Contractor

Overview

Virginia - Annandale, VA 22003

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level:
Graduate Degree

Category:
Professional Services

As one of the oldest non‑profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

The BCBA will provide Therapeutic Consultation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enrolled in Virginia’s Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) waivers, consistent with DBHDS and DMAS regulations. Services include functional behavior assessments, development of individualized behavior support plans (BSPs), training of direct support staff, and ongoing monitoring and data‑driven adjustments to ensure the person’s behavioral and quality‑of‑life goals are met in the least restrictive, most person‑centered manner.

Success measures include plan implementation fidelity, decreased restrictive interventions, increased skill acquisition, family/staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

The hiring range for this position is negotiable, depending on location and experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans
• Company paid LTD
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) aligned with Virginia HCBS waiver requirements and positive behavioral support frameworks.
• Deliver services in the individual’s natural settings (residential, day, or community) to ensure generalization and relevance.
• Provide staff training and modeling to ensure implementation fidelity of BSPs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and assist with person‑centered planning and documentation requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of behavior interventions and revise plans as needed, using objective data.
• Ensure compliance with DBHDS regulatory expectations for documentation, consent, and plan submission.
• Provide quarterly reviews and updates to the IDT and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in line with HIPAA standards.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency, families, support coordinators, and community partners regarding behavior supports.
• Participate in incident reviews involving behavioral crises or the use of emergency restraints to offer guidance and recommendations for prevention.
• Provide consultation on staff support strategies to reduce crisis behavior and enhance quality of life.
• Offer clinical supervision to staff pursuing RBT certification or BCBA licensure (if applicable).

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not exhaustive, as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related human services…