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Hi, and thank you for checking out our BCaBA job posting!
Voyage Behavior, Inc. is owned and operated by Amanda Gray, a Neurodivergent BCBA who has been working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2017. She moved up to the area from Miami in 2021 because she saw an enormous need for ABA practitioners in southeast Polk County, Florida. Some clients had been on wait lists for 4 years.... That is unacceptable. Now that we are here, it is our mission to bring and train new ABA staff to the underserved populations of Polk County, Florida. At Voyage Behavior, we are actively looking to build our team of compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed ABA clinicians who share our goals of helping our Neurodivergent clients learn in their own time and way, in a neuro-inclusive, sensory-sensitive, and supportive fun environment. #MakeLearningFun #Takiwatanga
We are seeking one to three Board Certified Assistance Behavior Analysts (BCaBA), to join our team in the following areas within a 30-mile radius of Dundee, FL 33838. The locations below have been separated by county: Polk County, Florida: Avon Park (33825) Auburndale (33823) Bartow Dundee (33838) Davenport (33837, 33897, Haines City (33844) Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lakeland (33803, 33811, 33815) Lake Wales (33853, 33859) Mulberry, Plant City, Polk City, Poinciana (34759) Wahneta Winter Haven (33880, 33881, 33884)
RESPONSIBILITIES: An Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is an integral part of the team of practitioners that provide ABA Therapy. BCaBAs spend the majority of their time managing cases with BCBAs, supervising RBTs, and sometimes working directly with the client 1:1. A BCaBA works under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide ABA therapy to Neurodivergent children while supporting their families through weekly parent training sessions. As a BCaBA, your success will show most when your client is happy, relaxed, and engaged (HRE). When they learn new skills, and they realize they can communicate in a new way or do something independently without help or prompting. That’s when you will feel fulfilled as a BCaBA. We aim for those moments every day. So that our client’s self-advocacy skills and quality of life are improved through their participation in ABA therapy. Being a BCaBA is not easy by any means. In a lot of ways, it’s like being a teacher, nanny, personal cheerleader, parent coach, case manager, and professional bodyguard for your clients to ensure they are learning while maintaining a safe environment. Each client’s needs are different. Because each client is so different, you have to be able to be flexible (both figuratively and literally sometimes) and very patient. Our clients may not understand why something is happening, but that is when it is our job to teach them the why and how of that particular task or activity. Sometimes we have to teach it in multiple ways, and that is when we personalize how we teach target skills to them, based on their needs and learning styles. We should never aim for blind compliance in ABA! (Please read that again.) Because it is very important that we get and maintain active participation from our clients, without masking, to indicate consent from our clients. #Assent We are aiming for the client to understand the how’s and why’s, for them to actively participate in activities. Our clients need to know that we will respect their autonomy, especially when they self-advocate that they do not want to participate in a task or activity.
As a BCaBA, you will be responsible for:
o Follow the BACB’s BCaBA Handbook, BCaBA Task List (5th ed.), and Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts to maintain client dignity.o Ensure that your client(s) receive Continuity of Services, by giving a 30-day notice when transitioning off of a case.
o Attend ongoing BCaBA trainings, supervision, and monthly team meetings.
o Implement behavior analytic skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs for clients with the oversight of a BCBA.
o BCaBAs provide ABA treatment in a variety of settings. You could be working in the client’s home, out in the community, at their school, and or in an afterschool program as needed depending on the day.
o BCaBAs collect data in real-time using CentralReach for acquisition skills and record ABC data for behavior(s) targeted for reduction.
o Complete weekly check-ins with your supervising BCBA, this will cover topics like ethics; data collection; documentation; procedural fidelity; skill development (pro-active or client-specific); what supports and or materials you need; and a place for you to give your supervisor feedback.
o BCaBAs may be asked to assist with the making or creation of material for ABA programs and maintaining proper organization of all needed supplies. We always need materials made, so if you like arts and crafts, please let us know and we can pay you for indirect time outside of your sessions to help create materials).
o In the event of a Crisis, first get help, or backup, from others trained in that client’s Crisis Plan, if none are available follow the plan to protect the client, others, and yourself. As soon as it is safely possible notify the BCBA, parent/caregiver(s), teacher(s), etc., and fill out an Incident Report.o Asking questions! Seriously, ask lots of questions.
BCABA MAINTENANCE: In order for a BCaBA to maintain their credential with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), a BCaBA must receive supervision for a minimum of 5% of their direct time with clients during their first 1,000 hours post-certification, and 2% afterward. Properly supported staff are the backbone of any good ABA practice, and our BCBA, Amanda, likes to provide a minimum of 10% supervision to ensure that you feel supported, trained, and prepared for sessions when we aren’t there to supervise.
## If you are a Student Analyst: BCBA Candidates pursuing supervised fieldwork (condensed hours are available) to become a board-certified behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; we are also taking on new trainees/interns that are looking for fieldwork or concentrated hours. We have active cases that will provide excellent training and learning opportunities as you finish your degree and or fieldwork requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
o Bachelor's Degree with ABA coursework or ABA post-bachelor certification. Graduate coursework towards your BCBA certification is preferred, but not required.
o Active BCaBA certification with the BACB.
**** If you are not yet a BCaBA, but have applied to sit for your BCaBA exam within the next 3 months, please apply here. If you are an RBT/Student Analyst at least 3 months away from sitting for your BCaBA exam, please apply using the RBT application here.
**o Supervising BCaBAs must complete an 8-hour Supervision Training.o Maintain and accrue the appropriate continuing education credits (CUE) every 2 years.
o You must be able to pass a level-two criminal background check with Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Department of Children and Families (DCF) which checks local, state, and federal databases. For Tricare, there is a separate 10-year federal background check that the company covers if you would like to become Tricare certified as an Assistant Behavior Analyst.
o Pass a 10-panel pre-employment drug test administered through Quest Diagnostics, once hired random tests are given at least once per year.
o A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AED/First Aid/CPR for infants, children, and adults). If you need to get BLS certified or renew your BLS skills, please contact Amanda as she is an AHA BLS Instructor and offers monthly trainings online or in person.
o Strong verbal and written communication skills.o Bilingual in Spanish, Creole, Hindi, and or American Sign Language is always a plus, but not required.
o Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Professional Crisis Management (PCM), or Safety Care training for crisis prevention and de-escalation, is preferred but not required. If your case requires Crisis Training, you will receive that training before starting a case that has a Crisis Plan. If you prefer not to take on any case(s) with aggressive behavior(s), please notify us immediately and we will work with you as best as possible.
JOB TYPE: Part-Time to Full-Time depending on your availability.
o Part-time is considered up to 30 billable hours per week.
o Full-time is anything over 30 billable hours per week.
o All BCaBA positions start part-time with the aim of building your billable hours. You have the potential for a full-time caseload if you want it.
o Overtime is calculated when you work more than 40 hours a week, or more than 10 hours in one day. Billable hours are considered direct hours with the client or when you receive supervision with the client present. We do not pay you a lower “admin” rate for supervision like some other ABA companies. Your time is valuable, and we know BCaBAs work hard, so yall deserve to make the same wage regardless of whether the insurance pays for supervision or not. Period.
SCHEDULED OFFICE AND SUPERVISION HOURS:
o Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm EST.
o Saturday between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm EST.
o The BCBA is available outside of these hours, but those sessions must be scheduled ahead of time.
BCABA AVAILABILITY:
o With the 2024-2025 school year fast approaching, families are looking for BCaBA coverage at home for the summer. The more availability you have in your schedule, the sooner we can staff you to a case.
o BCaBA availability for weekends is not required but is based on each family’s availability.
o We want you to have a work-life balance! So please let us know asap if you need to block some time off.
BENEFITS: Our employee benefits are managed through Gusto. They have an app where you can view your paychecks, paid time off, health, financial benefits, and track your time separately from CentralReach. Beginning on 01/01/2025, we will offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, as well as Life Insurance with the option for a 401k.
o Liability Insurance is covered under the company’s plan through CPH.
o Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued from the day you start working at a rate of 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. This is based on the number of hours you work, so if you work full-time, you will have 52 hours of PTO at the end of your first year. If you leave VB, these are the only hours that are paid out to you besides your billable hours.
o Sick Days will become available after you complete your first 30 days of work. You earn 1 paid sick day at the same rate as PTO. However, Sick time can be used if you are sick, taking care of a sick family member, or if you need to take a personal day.
o Mileage reimbursements if you have more than 1 client and see both clients on the same day. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.67 cents per mile, this is automatically calculated in CentralReach based on your completed sessions.
o Monthly materials reimbursement (keep your receipts).
o Bonuses when it’s your birthday, you have no cancelations for a month, or your client meets a big milestone.
o Admin hours are available in the event of client cancelations, so you don’t lose billable hours. Admin hours are paid at the rate of $30/hour for all BCaBAs.
o Holidays are paid as full (8 hours) or half days (4 hours) depending on if your weekly billable hours average qualifies you as a full-time or part-time employee.
PAY SCALE: Hourly pay starts at $26.00 - $60.00 per hour based on experience and education.
RBT Student Analyst: $26-35/hour, this means that your BCaBA application is submitted, and already approved, and your BCaBA exam is scheduled within 3 months. Your plan is to become certified as a BCaBA within 90 days of receiving your offer letter of employment. Please see the RBT posting for the full RBT pay scale.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) & Student Analyst pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree:(Base Rate) - RBT with a conferred bachelor’s degree: $26/hour ++o RBT with 1 year of graduate coursework: $27/houro RBT with 2 years of graduate coursework: $28/houro RBT with 3 years of graduate coursework: $29/houro RBT with a conferred master’s degree: $30/houro RBT with 4 years of graduate coursework: $31/houro RBT with 5 years of graduate coursework: $32/houro RBT with a conferred doctoral degree: $35/hour Board Certified Assistance Behavior Analysts (BCaBA) with a conferred bachelor’s degree (you have an active BCaBA certification, but no ABA experience): (Base Rate) - BCaBA with a conferred bachelor’s degree: $36/hour
o BCaBA with 1 year of graduate coursework: $40/hour
o BCaBA with 2 years of graduate coursework: $44/hour
o BCaBA with a conferred master’s degree: $48/hour
o BCaBA with 3 years of graduate coursework: $52/hour
o BCaBA with 4 years of graduate coursework: $56/hour
o BCaBA with 5 years of graduate coursework: $60/hour
o BCaBA with a conferred doctoral degree: $64/hour (Base Rate) - BCaBA with no RBT experience: $36/hour ++
o BCaBA with 1 year of RBT experience: $37/hour
o BCaBA with 2 years of RBT experience: $39/hour
o BCaBA with 3 years of RBT experience: $41/hour
o BCaBA with 4 years of RBT experience: $43/hour
o BCaBA with 5 years of RBT experience: $45/hour
o BCaBA with 6 years of RBT experience: $47/hour
o BCaBA with 7 years of RBT experience: $49/hour
o BCaBA with 8 years of RBT experience: $51/hour
o BCaBA with 9 years of RBT experience: $53/hour
o BCaBA with 10 years of RBT experience: $55/hour(Base Rate) - BCaBA with no BCaBA experience: $36/hour ==
o BCaBA with 1 year of BCaBA experience: $38/hour
o BCaBA with 2 years of BCaBA experience: $40/hour
o BCaBA with 3 years of BCaBA experience: $42/hour
o BCaBA with 4 years of BCaBA experience: $44/hour
o BCaBA with 5 years of BCaBA experience: $46/hour
o BCaBA with 6 years of BCaBA experience: $48/hour
o BCaBA with 7 years of BCaBA experience: $50/hour
o BCaBA with 8 years of BCaBA experience: $52/hour
o BCaBA with 9 years of BCaBA experience: $54/hour
o BCaBA with 10 years of BCaBA experience: $56/hour
If you are in school AND have relevant ABA work experience:
o Add $2 per hour for every year(s) of BCaBA experience (==), or
o Add $1 per hour for every year of RBT experience. (++) Hourly Wage Examples: 1) An RBT/Student Analyst with a bachelor’s degree ($26) and 2 years of RBT experience ($2++) would start at $28 per hour. 2) A BCaBA with 1 year of graduate coursework ($40) and 4 years of BCaBA experience ($8) would start at $48 per hour. 3) A BCaBA with a conferred master’s degree ($48) and 3 years of BCaBA experience ($6) would start at $54 per hour.
To be considered a Student Analyst you must be an RBT/BCaBA pursuing higher credentialing as a BCBA. Have a conferred bachelor’s degree or post-bachelor certificate that has been completed with ABA coursework that is:
o Currently enrolled in an ABA graduate program, a post-graduate certificate for a BCBA, or a master’s in ABA for a BCBA; OR
o Have a conferred graduate degree (master’s or doctoral). Sign-On Bonus: If you can tell me what schedule of reinforcement this sliding scale is, you will start at $1 higher an hour than what your base rate would be based on your coursework and experience. Your status as a current student, your conferred degree, and your work experience will need to be verified.
We wish you luck with your employment journey. Voyage Behavior, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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