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Dragonfly Cares
Saint James, New York

Center Based BCBA- Afternoons and Evenings

BCBAIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $85,000

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Job Description

  • BCBA Center Based
  • Location of Service: Onsite Center Based Services
  • 20-30 Billable hours
  • Hours: 4 days during week 2-7pm & Saturdays 8:45-3:30pm
  • Start Date: Immediate Opening

About Dragonfly Cares

Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island. Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.

Position Overview

Dragonfly Cares is seeking a Salaried BCBA Center Based to provide culturally responsive, work in the St. James center to provide support to children with autism and developmental disabilities with various behaviors including SIB, Physical aggression, Elopement, and Task refusal.

What You'll Do

Implement evidence-based teaching strategies (modeling, role-play, prompting, reinforcement, and natural environment teaching).

  • Train and supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) or BTs assisting with social groups.
  • Provide ongoing feedback and performance monitoring to ensure high-quality implementation of interventions.
  • Communicate regularly with caregivers regarding participant progress

Also, misc. tasks assigned for each case that you would be assigned to.

  • Master's degree in ABA, or related field
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification or LBA credential required or in process
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities in center setting
  • Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Available to work four weekdays from 2–7pm and Saturdays from 8:45am–3:30pm

Preferred Experience (Bonus Points)

  • Familiarity with ABA-based therapy platforms and electronic data collection tools
  • Fluency in additional languages beyond English and Spanish

Why Join Dragonfly Cares?

  • Competitive Pay: Salary: up to $85,000 per year
  • Flexible Scheduling: Hours: 4 days during week 2-7pm & Saturdays 8:45-3:30pm
  • Opportunity to earn CEUs & Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings including CEUs
  • Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $250 per referral's qualifications
  • Meaningful work: Help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally every day

Apply Today: Immediate Openings Available

  • If you're passionate about helping children succeed and thrive, we want to hear from you.
  • Apply Online: dragonflycares.com
  • Dragonfly Cares, Changing lives, one family at a time.

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will implement evidence-based teaching strategies and provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians in a center-based setting. They are also responsible for monitoring intervention quality and communicating participant progress to caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in ABA or a related field and possess a BCBA certification or LBA credential. A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Culturally responsive care

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New York, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (69 salary observations; 146 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 5,245 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 42 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 36% have no call, 83% 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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
62%
Relocation assistance
41%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in St. James

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Median resident rent
$2,218/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Dragonfly Cares

Primary and Secondary Education
Melville, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free monthly CPI training
Unlimited free virtual trainings including CEUs
Referral bonuses up to $250