Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Steps Therapy specializes in providing comprehensive programs to enhance a child’s independence. By combining highly-trained behavior therapists, transparent data collection, and developmentally appropriate programming, we will create a program our clients can trust— with results that are evident. We provide client services primarily in San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, San Mateo, Foster City, and Redwood City.

We are always seeking qualified Behavior Analysts who are dedicated to helping others and making a difference in a child's life. This position is salaried exempt, with the pay range falling between $70,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent upon experience. Alternatively, this position can be structured to fit into an hourly nonexempt model for individuals seeking part-time employment.

Please note this position is not fully remote/virtual and requires select client services to be provided in person.

As a Behavior Analyst, you will be responsible for designing and implementing behavior intervention programs to young children with special needs and providing their families with training to reinforce learned skills. In addition, you are responsible for providing support to individuals in the Program Director role and Behavior Technician roles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of 1:1 home or school-based intensive behavioral therapy
• Design individualized lessons and behavior plans that target the developmental needs of the client, and directly serve to reduce/replace any challenging behavior exhibited by the client
• Ensure that the program utilizes evidence-based teaching strategies including but not limited to discrete trial teaching, natural environment training, incidental teaching, pivotal response training, and verbal behavior
• Facilitate social skills training
• Monitor the child's progress and graphs to ensure progress is occurring, and intervene when the data path is stagnant or variable
• Update binder and data sheets as needed to ensure all staff are carrying out the program as designed
• Communicate with team and family regarding child's progress/behaviors and any intervention modifications
• Attend team meetings (once per month per child), as well as internal and external professional workshops
• Work collaboratively with teammates, parents, and other professionals
• Complete required progress reports as outlined by reporting dates document
• Maintain agreed upon schedule for the child, arrive at scheduled sessions in a timely manner, and notify families of any schedule changes when necessary
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Communicate and collaborate with other Behavior Analysts on an as-needed basis to ensure continuity across programs, staff development, and program quality
• Perform other related duties as required

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly stand, sit, squat, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) license required!
• Master's degree required (Education, Psychology, or related field)
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in the field of ABA, designing programs, and overseeing individuals
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Ability to keep organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Collaborative, team player mentality
• Employment conditional upon satisfactory background check

Desired Skills

• Passionate and motivated to help others
• Patient, sensitive, and empathetic
• Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable
• Eager to learn and open to regular coaching and feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• Flexible Scheduling with both Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities!
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Employee Bonus Plan
• Full-Time Staff Have Access to Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• Free and Confidential Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly Health Care Expenditures (compliant with SF HCSO) if qualified
• Commuter Benefits Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Travel Time Compensation
• Mileage/Public Transportation Fare Reimbursement
• Cancellation Compensation if qualified
• Mentorship and Professional Development Opportunities
• Team Building and Social Events

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.