Job Title:
Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Company: GOALS for Autism
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Summary: Utilizing a family-centered approach, provides empirically-based intervention activities to clients with developmental disabilities, ages 14 months and older, in the client home and/or other natural settings, to facilitate inclusion into the least restrictive environment. Essential Job Expectations: * Expected to check work email account minimum twice per day (morning and evening). * Maintain updated availability with a minimum 30 days notice to implement changes. * Render 100% of sessions on Code Metro daily. * Submit scheduling tickets within 1 business day of triggering events in 100% of opportunities. * Notify case supervisors of any cancellations and makeups within the same business day of triggering event. * Expected to make up 85% of missed sessions per GOALS Time Off Policy. * Expected to understand and implement client behavior intervention plan independently after feedback and modeling by case supervisor(s). Understands and practices treatment integrity. Intervention plans will be individualized per client. * Records data with 100% accuracy in all opportunities. * Records ABC behavior data with 100% accuracy in all opportunities. * Records session documentation in 100% of sessions. * Discusses clinical observations and session patterns with case supervisor(s) when present. * Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services. * Communicates professionally and respectfully with the treatment team and client stakeholders. * Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields. * Adheres to GOALS for Autism, Inc. company policies. * Completes a minimum of 3 monthly development check-ins with GOALS staff * Lead one group supervision meeting per month * Review mid level intake and reauthorization reports and provide feedback Minimum Education: * Master's Degree in psychology or related field * Active BCBA certification Minimum Experience: * One year of BCBA experience Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses and Training): * Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis ("ABA"), Early Start Denver Model ("ESDM"), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children ("TEACCH"), Picture Exchange Communication System ("PECS"), and Pivotal Response Training ("PRT"). * Mandatory completion of level 2A and 2B relias modules * Proficient in the field of early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children. * Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population. * Able to work in multiple program service areas. * Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred. * Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills. * Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment. * Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations. * Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software. * Able to obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice. * Able to obtain a CPR certificate. * Able to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required). * Not currently under a performance development plan Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 7.5-hour Workday): * Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers (50%). * Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone. * Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car to and from home visits and meetings (20%). * Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer (15%). * Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits (10%).