Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Reports to: CTTP Director Location: 6666 Manlius Center Road, East Syrause, NY Pay Rate $65,000 - $75,000 Annually Schedule Mon-Fr: 9 a. m. – 5 p. m.

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community.

Our focus is supporting individuals through residential housing, mental health, and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement.

Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide behavioral assessment, consultation, training, and clinical support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving DD/ABI residential services, including Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs).

Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) using observation, interviews, record review, and behavioral data

Develop and update Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Medication Monitoring Plans (MMPs), behavior protocols, addendums, and other individualized support needed in accordance with 14 NCYRR and applicable OPWDD guidance

Create clear, practical strategies that include prevention, teaching, replacement skills, environmental support, and safe responses to challenging behavior

Set measurable goals and review participant progress through data, observation, incident information, and team feedback

Adjust recommendations when participant needs, risks, environments, or outcomes change

Promote positive, person-centered, and least restrictive approaches while protecting participant dignity, choice, and rights

Assess proposed rights restrictions and restrictive interventions for clinical need and identify appropriate safeguards and reduction or fade criteria

Support informed-consent processes and prepare behavioral plans, addenda, supporting data, and clinical rationale for Human Rights Committee (HRC) review, as assigned

Monitor approved restrictions and recommend continuation, revision, reduction, or discontinuation based on clinical review and data

• Train staff on BSPs, MMPs, behavior protocols, data collection, and individualized behavioral support
• Observe implementation and provide approachable coaching, modeling, feedback, and retraining when needed
• Provide consultation to participants, families, direct support staff, supervisors, managers, nursing, clinical providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Analyze behavioral and incident data to identify trends, measure progress, and guide clinical decisions

Complete and maintain timely assessments, plans, addendums, reviews, training records, data summaries, and supporting documentation

Assess behavioral risks and recommend proactive support, environmental changes, replacement skills, and response strategies

Review incidents as appropriate behavioral patterns to identify contributing factors and opportunities for prevention

• Maintain compliance with applicable training, rules, and regulations
• Contribute to department and Agency quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field; current BCBA certification in good standing; and NYS professional licensure or credentialing as required for the position, required.

At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and experience completing FBAs, developing function-based supports, analyzing data, and training or consulting with staff, required.

Experience in OPWDD-certified residential or IRA services; supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs; developing or reviewing restrictive interventions or BSP addenda; presenting to an HRC; and participating in quality-assurance or regulatory-review activities, preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving Policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must respect confidentiality and demonstrate teamwork and professionalism. A moderately flexible schedule and occasional early-morning, evening, weekend, emergency, travel, training, or meeting availability may be required.

Did you know? AccessCNY offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays for employees working 30 hours or more weekly.