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Center for Human Development (CHD)
West Springfield, Massachusetts

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst – BCBA to work with young adults and adults in the CBDS (Community Based Day Supports) program and our shared living and outreach program. These individuals will have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and some behavioral difficulties.

Your Role as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst – BCBA

The Behavior Analyst is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who facilitates Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and behavior analytic services for the above listed programs. The Behavior Analyst provides relevant training to management and staff.

  • A key objective of the role is to implement the principles of Positive Behavior Supports for the division. Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS) is a person-centered framework with strategies designed to increase quality of life and decrease behavior that negatively affects a person’s life.
  • The focus of PBIS is teaching new skills and making positive changes in the environment to facilitate behavior change.
  • Developing Positive Behavioral Support Plans, Medication Treatment Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Support Plans
  • Data compiling and analysis, guiding and supporting the management team regarding the clinical and behavioral needs of persons served
  • Being a part of the Individual Support Plan team for individuals with behavior and clinical needs.
  • Assisting with the data collection to facilitate the medication management process.
  • Supervision and Support of RBT Staff.

Requirments

  • Master’s Degree
  • BCBA Certification and licensed in the State of Massachusetts is required.
  • 3-5 years previous experience preferred
  • Reliable, registered & insured vehicle for travel between program locations.
  • Approved driving record check
  • Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Success Factors

The role of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is both challenging and rewarding, and requires a unique set of skills that are essential for working effectively with the young adults served. A comprehensive skill set ensures the best outcomes for clients and enriches the professional experience of BCBAs.

Strong data interpretations, communications ability, patience, empathy and cultural sensitivity will help you to make meaningful interactions with the population served.

Take advantage of a competitive compensation rate of $90,000 annually, along with a $3,000 sign on bonus complimented with a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) Care finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice.

Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst facilitates Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. They are responsible for developing support plans, conducting assessments, and providing clinical supervision to RBT staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid BCBA certification licensed in Massachusetts. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience is preferred, along with a reliable vehicle for travel between program sites.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Data analysisStaff trainingPerson-centered planningCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavioral Analyst - BCBA at Center for Human Development (CHD) 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 2,639 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc.

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (106 salary observations; 197 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,898 salary observations; 5,264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 49 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 39% have no call, 86% 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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts 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 2,639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in West Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,680/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA 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 Center for Human Development (CHD)

Individual and Family Services
Springfield, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Dental, Health and Life insurance
Paid time off
Earned vacation time
Paid holidays
$3,000 sign-on bonus