Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to be responsible for daily management of an assigned caseload. This person will provide ongoing development, training, implementation and monitoring of the systems of support, including but not limited to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Behavior Plans for persons supported by Aspire.

Location: Nashua, NH

Hours: schedule varies, flexible 40-hours per week

Salary: $72,000-$75,000, based on education and experience

Key Responsibilities: 

• Stays current with trends in the field and ensures that best practices are implemented. Below outlines key aspects of the roles and responsibilities this position holds:  
• Works within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team to ensure Aspire’s standards, best practice standards, and regulatory standards are met.  It is essential that the BCBA participates in agency wide, state specific and stakeholder committees as assigned.
• When applicable, the BCBA will participate in the on-call rotation as assigned. Depending on service provision standards, may have oversight of other areas, including behavior modifying medication or restrictive practices, such as seclusions or environmental restrictions.
• Completes assessments and related requirements in compliance with the service provision cycle for individuals on the respective caseload.

Implementation and Training:

• Develops, trains, and monitors implementation of behavior support systems, programs or plans for varying ages and functioning levels.   
• Assists in the modeling and teaching of behavioral or mental health strategies, plans, or program models to necessary stakeholders (e.g., staff, providers).   

Program Oversight:

• Monitors, verifies, and documents employee or provider adherence to plan implementation and the overall success of the plan.  
• Creates and implements a variety of data collection procedures including data entry and graphing in an accurate and timely manner.  
• Supports and/or supervises RBTs, BCaBA and/or BCBA candidates.  

Administrative Tasks:

• Completes all required documentation meeting required deadlines.  
• Ensures relevant sections of the individual electronic record is up to date and accurate.    

Communication and Consultation:

• Effectively communicates in both verbal and written form with necessary stakeholders.  
• Accepts feedback from supervisors to ensure the quality of program implementation.  
• Communicates and collaborates with both internal and external team members and stakeholders. 
• Maintains ethical and professional boundaries and guidelines.  
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all necessary stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care.    
• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity. 
• Participate in and complete training sessions as delegated by management to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role. 
• Conduct training as required and assigned.  
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation. 
• Accept reassignment as required. 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education (in school settings only), etc.  
• Current certification, in good standing, as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills    
• Computer skills     
• Must have satisfactory background checks  
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record 

Working Conditions: 

• Primary work will be done within the operation setting as required to fulfill their job duties.  
• May be required to travel including infrequent day and/or overnight travel  
• Some holiday work required to meet on call schedule as needed.  
• Lift/carry up to 10 pounds; speaking; standing; sitting for long periods of time; reaching; bending; walking; reaching with arms and hands, balancing; using fingers to handle or feel.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
• This position requires the routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, fax machines, audio/visual equipment, etc.   
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable qualified people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position. 
• Working conditions will vary depending on the department this role is ultimately assigned to. 

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.