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ARC of the Treasure Coast
Port St. Lucie, Florida

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / BCBA in Training

BCBAFull-Time

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Job Description

ARC of the Treasure Coast | Intensive Behavior Program

Join ARC of the Treasure Coast, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. We are looking for a passionate behavior professional to join our Intensive Behavior Program. Whether you are an experienced BCBA or an RBT currently working toward your BCBA certification, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

Provide compassionate, person-centered behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities across home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities may include conducting behavioral assessments, developing and implementing behavior plans, supporting families and staff, tracking progress, and collaborating with treatment teams.

Candidates who are still pursuing their BCBA certification will have opportunities to develop their skills through available supervision, training, and professional development.

What We're Looking For

  • BCBA certification or current RBT certification with active enrollment in coursework toward becoming a BCBA
  • A degree in ABA, psychology, or a related field, or currently pursuing the education required for BCBA certification
  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  • A compassionate, patient, and person-centered approach
  • Ability to complete a Level II background screening

Why Join ARC?

  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Supervision opportunities for qualified candidates pursuing BCBA certification
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education, with minimal service commitment requirements
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 6% employer match
  • Paid time off and 9 paid holidays

Ongoing Training and Career Development

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities

Build Your Career While Making a Difference

Whether you are an established BCBA or an RBT ready to take the next step in your career, ARC of the Treasure Coast offers an opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting impact.

Apply Today! Visit arctreasurecoast.org or apply in person.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, person-centered behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities across various settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing behavior plans, and collaborating with treatment teams to track progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BCBA certification or be an RBT currently enrolled in coursework toward BCBA certification. A degree in ABA, psychology, or a related field is required, along with the ability to complete a Level II background screening.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavioral assessmentBehavior plan developmentBehavior plan implementationCase managementTreatment team collaborationPerson-centered careApplied Behavior AnalysisDevelopmental disability support

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Florida, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (64 salary observations; 173 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,804 salary observations; 5,894 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Florida vs national$89k median in Florida$92k nationally (−4%)64 state / 1,804 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Florida90 active2,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 34% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 26 employers
11
<$100k
6
$100k-115k
18
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
46%
Loan repayment
41%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$55-$65/hr
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Jump Ahead Pediatrics · Horsham, Pennsylvania

$60-$65/hr
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Clinical Director - BCBA

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#4

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,585 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ARC of the Treasure Coast

Individual and Family Services
Stuart, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Supervision opportunities for BCBA candidates
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 6% employer match
Paid time off
9 paid holidays
Ongoing training and career development

Living in Port St. Lucie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$2,356/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Port St. Lucie, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.