Behavior Analyst - Child & Family Developmental Services
Listed compensation
$72k-$96k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Behavior Analyst
Hiring Range $71,760.00 to $95,693.87
Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Behavior Analyst is responsible for providing behavior analysis as part member of a multi-disciplinary care team who works with pediatric customer owners who are experiencing a variety of developmental challenges. Responsible for using the principles of behavior analysis to make meaningful behavior plans and partner with the customer owner, family, and care teams to implement the behavior plan.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduate degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology from an accredited university or college program OR graduate degree from an accredited university or college program AND completion of a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) verified course sequence.
2. Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
3. Licensed as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Alaska.
4. Two (2) years of experience working with children with special needs, developmental delay or disability.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.
6. Must meet the following conditions to qualify as an approved SCF driver:
- * Valid Alaska driver’s license that meets State of Alaska Division of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) License Requirements to Include
- May drive in Alaska for up to 90 days with a valid out-of-State license, then must obtain an Alaska driver’s license.
- For Commercial driver licenses, you must obtain an Alaska CDL within 30 days of becoming a resident.
- No more than three (3) moving traffic violations (as defined by Alaska Statutes Title 28) or two (2) at-fault traffic accidents in the previous three (3) years.
- The driver must not have had ‘Driving Under the Influence’ (DUI) or ‘Driving While Intoxicated’ (DWI) or ‘Operating Under the Influence’ (OUI)
Violations as Follows
- Zero (0) violations in the past five (5) years.
- No more than two (2) violations in the past ten (10) years.
- Drivers must be at least 18 years of age. Drivers 18 through 20 years of age may only transport equipment, materials and employees. Drivers who transport customers must be 21 years of age or older and must have completed the probationary period of license requirements for Alaska.
- Prior to hire date, must provide current copy no more than 60 days old of driving record from issuing State.
Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment
Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements
To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.
Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.
New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavior Analyst provides behavior analysis as part of a multi-disciplinary team for pediatric patients with developmental challenges. They are responsible for creating and implementing behavior plans in partnership with families and care teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a graduate degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology and possess a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Additionally, applicants must have two years of experience with children with special needs and hold a valid Alaska driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 35% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $72k–$96k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $90k (middle half $85k–$99k)215 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 65% remote · 35% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Applied Behavior Analysis listings | 1,196 in the last 30 days | 689 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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