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Benchmark Human Services
Savannah, Georgia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K - $85K

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Job Description

Benchmark has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

If you’re looking for something outside of a typical clinic setting where you can help people with disabilities become more independent and involved in their community, then Benchmark is the place for you!

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to work with 1-4 adult clients in a crisis respite home in Savannah, GA. We provide thorough training, great challenges, and even greater fulfillment as you help individuals reach their maximum potential.

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day.

We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

7 days on / 7 days off schedule, competitive salary, and multidisciplinary team approach!

Description

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst will work with 1-4 adults with autism or other intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) in a temporary residential home to stabilize and teach behavior and independence skills. The BCBA will work on an interdisciplinary team managing scheduled behavior supports in the community through the state crisis program.

Benefits

  • CEU Reimbursement & In House CE opportunities
  • Opportunities to supervise
  • Company laptop provided
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
  • 401k Plan with company match
  • Profit sharing plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Discount programs
  • Referral bonuses
  • Relocation assistance: up to $3,000
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Recertification costs covered

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes and assessments including skills assessments, functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans and more.

Provide training for BCaBAs, masters level non-certified staff, and behavior technicians upon hire and on an ongoing basis.

  • Provide training for caregivers as well as stakeholders in the community as needed.
  • Write treatment plans, progress reports, behavior support plans, and discharge/transition plans as needed.
  • Meet with BCaBA, masters level non-certified, and RBT staff to provide clinical supervision at least biweekly.
  • Establish and maintain record keeping functions.
  • Ensure necessary documentation is provided in order to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
  • Assist LCSW in case management functions and discharge planning.

Requirements

Active BCBA License

Master’s degree in psychology, behavioral analysis, education, social work or related field.

Minimum of 35 hours training and education in behavioral analysis and behavioral supports or Behavioral Analyst Board Certification.

Prefer two years experience with behavioral supports evaluation and services for people with developmental disabilities.

  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
  • Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.

We’d love to see your application! Please apply online at BenchmarkHS.com and select the Careers tab and Georgia | Or email me at sleppard@benchmarkhs.com

Benchmark Human Service is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningStaff trainingCaregiver training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Benchmark Human Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,631 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Benchmark Human Services ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Georgia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (91 salary observations; 195 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,244 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, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Savannah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$300k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Savannah, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Benchmark Human Services

Individual and Family Services
Fort Wayne, IN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

7 days on / 7 days off schedule
CEU Reimbursement & In House CE opportunities
Company laptop provided
Mileage Reimbursement
Health, dental, vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
401k Plan with company match