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San Fernando, California

Full-Time BCBA, Behavior Day Services

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Listed compensation

$75k-$85k

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Job Description

Join the BuildAbility Team as the BCBA

Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Currently, we're on the lookout for a BCBA to join our Options Behavioral Day Services Program. The BCBA will provide person-driven behavior day services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have an identified need for additional behavior support.

Why Work with Us

Meaningful Mission: Be a part of a team that's transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality.

  • Inclusive Environment: Join an organization that values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $75,000-$85,000, along with a generous benefits package for full-time staff.
  • If our values align with yours, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

As the BCBA, You Will Be Responsible For

Behavior Services

Conducts functional behavior assessments for assigned participants.

Designs and implements behavior intervention plans that are reviewed and updated annually (or as needed) through a person-driven planning process.

Provides and documents service hours sufficient to satisfy all individualized service authorizations and other regulatory requirements.

Provides direct support as needed to maintain adequate supervision and quality of services.

Staff Training and Supervision

Provides adequate supervision and training for direct support staff with regards to the implementation of behavior intervention plans, data collection, and other behavior analytic responsibilities.

Provides supervision to staff accruing supervised field experience toward BCBA certification (if eligible to do so and in compliance with all BACB requirements).

Contributes to the content and delivery of required 40-hour behavior-focused staff training, as assigned by Director of Day Programs.

Conducts regular quality check observations and assessments to ensure procedural fidelity of behavior service delivery, addresses performance issues related to behavior service delivery through remediation plans and retraining.

Data Analysis and Documentation

  • Creates, updates, and maintains materials needed for service delivery, including but not limited to: data collection tools, communication tools, visual schedules, etc.
  • Maintains data collection system; conducts weekly data collection audits to ensure accuracy.
  • Prepares semi-annual (or as needed) progress reports including graphing, analyzing data, and making data-driven clinical recommendations.
  • Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date records of behavior plans and services.

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Program hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Work Location

San Fernando CA, 91340

Compensation

Starting at $75,000-$85,000/annually (dependent upon prior experience and qualifications).

Full-Time Benefits

  • 90% coverage for Medical and 100% coverage for Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for up to 2X the annual salary with Reliance Standard
  • Paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 56 hours of paid sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for Career Advancement

Qualifications

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good, active standing with the BACB including the 8-hour supervision training certification (required).

Minimum 1 year of experience providing BCBA services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred).

  • Minimum 1 year of experience working in an adult day program (preferred).
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (required, or must obtain within 30-days of hire).
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (required, or must obtain within 30-days of hire).
  • Bilingual Spanish, preferred.
  • Proof of Criminal Background Clearance.
  • Proof of a passing physical exam and TB clearance.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust and connection with participants, families, and team members across diverse backgrounds.

  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication, tailored to a variety of audiences and needs.
  • Organized and attentive to detail, with a commitment to accurate documentation and follow-through on individual support needs.
  • Tech-comfortable, with confidence using Microsoft Office Suite and electronic verification systems.
  • Committed to confidentiality, discretion, and ethical, person-centered practices.
  • Team-oriented and mission-driven, with a strong work ethic and a natural inclination toward collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
  • Ability to stay calm and solution-focused in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong clinical behavior analytic skills including supervision and training of direct support staff.

BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace environment, stakeholder engagement, and participant support. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments and design behavior intervention plans for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for supervising direct support staff, ensuring procedural fidelity, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff supervisionPerson-centered planningTraining deliveryBehavior analytic servicesReporting

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In California, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (78 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (549 salary observations; 1,409 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution48 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
89%
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
28%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,352 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in San Fernando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$758k≈ 10.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,283/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

90% coverage for Medical
100% coverage for Dental and Vision Insurance
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
Paid vacation
12 paid holidays per year
56 hours of paid sick leave
403(b) retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program