Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Jasper County (CH) - Carthage, MO 64836

Salary Range $37.98 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Full-time State of Missouri Joplin, MO (Jasper County) (Hybrid/Remote)
** Applicant must live in Missouri to be considered
** Benefits offered:

• Starting Pay: $79,000.00 per year
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid/Remote (Work from home up to 3-5 days a week!)

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising individualized therapy programs for individuals receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. These programs aim to improve daily functioning, independence, and overall quality of life. The BCBA utilizes evidence-based ABA strategies—such as positive reinforcement, shaping, prompt fading, and task analysis—to create effective behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans tailored to each client.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the BCBA provides ongoing supervision of RBTs, ensuring high-quality service delivery, adherence to treatment plans, and professional growth. This role includes overseeing data collection systems, analyzing behavior data to monitor client progress, and making data-driven decisions in collaboration with families and care teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to lead cross functional teams in support of client's treatment plan
• Administer assessments (e.g., ABLS-RR, AFLS) and create goals based off the assessments.
• Assesses the individual's performance and implements treatment based on established goals, including but not limited to the FBA (i.e., Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Support Plans, Behavior Reduction Plans).
• Serves, communicates, and consults as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provides training and education to staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Provides feedback and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians
• Participates in ongoing treatment meetings, as well as staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Provide direct supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in accordance with BACB standards, including observation, performance feedback, competency assessments, and guidance to ensure effective and ethical implementation of behavior-analytic services. Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe place in which to work. Safe work practices and policies for this position shall be reviewed and strictly followed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, financial reports, professional journals, technical procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policy and procedure…