Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description

Position:
Full‑Time, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location:

School‑Based, Boston Public Schools

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, school year with summer work available

An SSAC Behavior Analyst is an experienced BCBA who demonstrates strong clinical skills, commitment to supervising a team of behavior therapists, and excellent communication with parents, supervisors, and supervises. The Analyst maintains a caseload of clients as determined by the Clinical or Executive Director and carries out all clinical services for each client, collaborating with other BCBAs and the Clinical Director of the Program and supervising all therapists who facilitate their clients.

Demonstrates leadership, providing insight and contributions to ensure the company’s mission and values infuse daily operations and ongoing success of the Program.

• Client‑specific oversight, initial assessment, treatment plan writing, reassessments, gathering and maintaining session schedules, caseload supervision/management
• Supervise Behavior Therapists
• Monitor data
• Write, modify, and train on programs
• Act as the main point of contact for each family; communicate with parents: daily/weekly updates, progress reports, concerns
• Facilitate client transition to a new team when clinically appropriate
• Provide school consultation
• Collaborate with other providers/professionals, provide individual parent training, and group parent training
• Provide leadership, train new Behavior Therapists, mentor other BCBAs in program; collaborate with Clinical or Executive Director for program‑wide needs, questions, and plans; meet with other BCBAs and Clinical Director/Executive Director for individual and program‑wide collaboration and support
• Contribute to site‑specific and company‑wide projects and tasks as directed
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development
• Protect the confidentiality of the client and family

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or related field required
• BCBA certification and Massachusetts license (LABA)
• One (1) plus year of BCBA experience or newly certified BCBA
• At least three (3) years of ABA experience or working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• At least three (3) years of experience working with children with autism ages 14 and younger, including toddlers
• Access to two recent redacted writing samples demonstrating clinical skills (Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Instructional Program)
• Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running
• Must consent to a criminal background investigation
• Travel to clients’ homes on the South Shore as needed

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company‑funded Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay rate
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company provided tablets
• Advancement opportunities

South Shore Autism Center complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. The Center will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

The work environment is representative of that encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires extended periods of walking and standing, and constant movement throughout the day; this is not a seated or stationary position
• Work may require assisting clients as necessary, including grooming/hygiene routines, eating routines, and responding to behavioral incidents
• Work may require occasional physical exertion such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work may require staff to sit or kneel on the ground with clients, with the ability to quickly rise to a standing position if needed
• The Center utilizes Safety Care procedures, and all staff are required to complete and pass company‑provided training