BCBA

BCBA

Dream Big Children's Center was founded in 2016 by Cristina Cordeiro, a BCBA and mother who believes every child deserves the chance to dream big. Today, more than 150 team members, whom we call Dreamers, support children and families across 11 centers in Southern California. We provide in-center, 1:1 play-based autism therapy for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Because we accept Medi-Cal, we reach many families who might otherwise struggle to access early intervention, including many Spanish-speaking families.

Our values (Fun, Inclusive, Excellent, Caring, and Growth-Oriented) guide how we support our children, our families, and one another. We're looking for a BCBA who shares those values and wants to help a clinical team grow.

Why BCBAs Choose Dream Big

• Center-based care: Work alongside your clinical team in one location, with no driving between clients.
• Three-tiered clinical support: Every case has a Behavior Consultant (BC) who provides direct clinical support and case management under your supervision.
• On-site operational support: Each center has an Operations Coordinator who assists with scheduling, cancellations, staffing communications, authorization tracking, substitutes, and other operational needs.
• Ongoing professional development: Annual CEU allowance, two hours of clinical training every other week, quarterly Clinical Leadership Summits, and our annual Vision Day.
• Clinical guidance: Ongoing monthly Quality Assurance support for your cases.
• Career growth: Opportunities to advance into Center Director and Regional Director roles, plus relocation opportunities.
• Bonus opportunities: Monthly billable incentives for hours exceeding the target and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off: Seven paid holidays and approximately two weeks of accrued PTO annually.
• Health benefits: Generous employer contributions toward medical coverage, with HMO and PPO options through carriers including Kaiser, Anthem, Health Net, and UnitedHealthcare.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) program with a 4% company match on employee contributions.
• Technology support: Company-provided laptop and cell phone stipend.

About the Role As a BCBA with Dream Big, you'll provide clinical leadership and oversee individualized treatment plans for children ages 18 months to 5 years. You'll guide Behavior Consultants and Behavior Therapists in delivering naturalistic ABA that builds independence, social interaction, and inclusion.

Schedule Full-time, Monday through Friday, with four days in-center and one remote workday per week. Workdays range from six to eight hours within our center operating hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Compensation $84,000 - 94,000 per year, based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Oversee Behavior Consultants as they conduct functional behavior assessments, review data, and develop individualized goals and treatment plans.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans that emphasize naturalistic ABA and reflect each child's needs.
• Review client data, track progress, and adjust programming and goals as needed.
• Review progress reports from Behavior Consultants for clinical quality and accuracy.
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to Behavior Consultants and Behavior Therapists.
• Lead and mentor the clinical team, supporting professional growth and accountability.
• Provide in-person clinical support that promotes independence, interaction, inclusion, and a culture of excellence.
• Build collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers, and help families bring ABA strategies into everyday routines.
• Supervise individuals pursuing BCBA certification, as applicable.
• Develop and deliver training for new hires and current staff.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Current BCBA certification.
• Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, data analysis, and clinical supervision.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach with families and team members.
• A commitment to compassionate, individualized care and an inclusive center environment.

Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements This role involves frequent standing, walking, running, squatting, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor. It requires lifting up to 20 pounds and frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Dream Big Celebrates Differences We don't just dream of inclusive environments; we create them. Dream Big is passionate about building an inclusive work and play space where everyone is celebrated. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We celebrate the unique qualities of our clients and staff because we know we're better together.

This posting provides an overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. This posting is not a contract of employment.