Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

Cynthia Small Family Home (Cynthia SFH)

Modesto/Stockton Area, California (serving children in a family home setting)

Position Title:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Contract / Part-Time / Consultant

Reports To:

Administrator / Licensee, Cynthia SFH

Position Summary:

Cynthia Small Family Home is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled BCBA to support children with behavioral, emotional, developmental, and trauma-related needs within a residential small family home environment. The BCBA will assess behaviors, develop individualized behavior support plans, train direct care staff, and promote safe, therapeutic care that improves quality of life for each child served.

This role is especially important for children with aggression, impulsivity, self-regulation challenges, developmental delays, and difficulty with social boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment & Planning

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)

Identify triggers, maintaining factors, and environmental influences

Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

Create measurable goals for skill development and behavior reduction

Review incident trends and recommend preventive strategies

Staff Training & Support

Train caregivers and staff on behavior plans and safe interventions

Teach de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement methods

Provide coaching during challenging behaviors

Promote consistency across all shifts

Assist with documentation systems and behavior data collection

Child Skill Development

Build programs for:

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Social boundaries

Daily routines

Safety awareness

Coping skills

Compliance with instructions

Collaboration

Coordinate with social workers, therapists, schools, psychiatrists, physicians, and family members as appropriate

Participate in care meetings when requested

Provide written summaries and progress recommendations

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure behavior supports follow California community care regulations and best practices

Use least restrictive, trauma-informed, person-centered approaches

Maintain confidentiality and professional documentation

Qualifications:

Required:

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing

Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, or related field

Experience working with children with behavioral challenges

Knowledge of trauma-informed care

Strong communication and staff training skills

Ability to work collaboratively in residential settings

Preferred:

Experience with foster youth, special needs children, or residential care homes

Experience with aggression, sexualized behaviors, impulsivity, autism, ADHD, trauma, or developmental disabilities

Experience writing behavior plans for multi-staff environments

Schedule:

Flexible / Part-Time / Contract

On-site assessments and staff training as needed

Virtual consultation may be considered

Emergency consultation availability preferred

Compensation:

Competitive hourly or contract rate based on experience and scope of services

Work Environment:

Small family home serving children requiring supportive, structured, nurturing care in a home-based environment.

To Apply:

Submit resume, BCBA certification, availability, and brief summary of relevant experience to

Cynthia SFH Values:

We believe every child deserves safety, dignity, consistency, and the opportunity to grow through compassionate evidence