Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Full-time Location State of Missouri, Joplin, MO (Jasper County). Hybrid/Remote (Work from home up to 3-5 days a week). Applicants must live in Missouri to be considered. Benefits Offered Starting Pay: $79,000.00 per year Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off Benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Maternity Leave Flexible hours Hybrid/Remote (Work from home up to 3-5 days a week!) Position Summary The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising individualized therapy programs for individuals receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. These programs aim to improve daily functioning, independence, and overall quality of life. The BCBA utilizes evidence‑based ABA strategies—such as positive reinforcement, shaping, prompt fading, and task analysis—to create effective behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans tailored to each client. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the BCBA provides ongoing supervision of RBTs, ensuring high‑quality service delivery, adherence to treatment plans, and professional growth. This role includes overseeing data collection systems, analyzing behavior data to monitor client progress, and making data‑driven decisions in collaboration with families and care teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead cross‑functional teams in support of client’s treatment plan. Administer assessments (e.g., ABLS‑RR, AFLS) and create goals based on the assessments. Assess the individual’s performance and implement treatment based on established goals, including but not limited to the FBA, behavior support plans, and behavior reduction plans. Serve, communicate, and consult as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Provide training and education to staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders. Provide feedback and ongoing support to Registered Behavior Technicians. Participate in ongoing treatment meetings, as well as staff meetings and professional development opportunities. Provide direct supervision to RBTs in accordance with BACB standards, including observation, performance feedback, competency assessments, and guidance to ensure effective and ethical implementation of behavior‑analytic services. Promote and maintain a positive safety culture. Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, financial reports, professional journals, technical procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policy and procedure manuals, legal documents, governmental regulations, and the most complex documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, speeches or articles for publication. Ability to present information in one‑on‑one, small or large group situations to individuals served, parents or guardians, other employees, or management. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, families, supervisors, or community members. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial topics. Mathematical skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs using computer applications. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Computer skills – This position is a Performance User: frequently processes data‑heavy reports, utilizes multiple applications conjointly, and relies on the availability of complex information to make critical decisions. Use Set Works, DBA, Vertex, Fleet Maintenance Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Spend Map, KRONOS WFR, and CHS Dashboard. Reasoning ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret instructions in mathematical, diagram, or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to resolve complex problems. Competencies Accountability for others Accurate listening Conceptual thinking Correcting others Developing others Gaining commitment Handling stress well Leading others Monitoring others Personal accountability Proactive thinking Realistic goal setting for others Relating to others Respect for policies Results‑oriented thinking Role awareness Self‑confidence Theoretical problem‑solving Understanding motivational needs Qualifications Required Education and Experience: BCBA certification required, or within three months of becoming certified. Met supervisor requirements through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Licensed or able to seek licensure through State of Missouri. Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed through private insurance companies. Excellent Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Valid driver’s license and proof of personal vehicle insurance. Completed TB assessment and/or meets requirements. Preferred Experience Supervisory experience preferred. Shifts Full Time (35 hrs./week) Mon‑Fri: TBD Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits. For more details, view our benefits guide. EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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