Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA - Program Manager

(Day Hours - No Nights or Weekends)

SUMMARY:

Easterseals North Georgia is seeking a strong, clinically grounded Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the expansion and ongoing development of an inclusion-focused ABA program at our Sylvan Hills center.

This is a unique opportunity to support the continued development and refinement of an ABA model, where services are delivered primarily within early childhood classrooms (ages 2–5), with clinic space used as needed to support individualized skill development.

The BCBA will play a critical role in supporting the launch and long-term success of the program through:

• establishing clinical and operational systems

• supporting a team of RBTs

• collaborating closely with teachers and Early Education staff

• ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for young learners

This role is ideal for a BCBA who is:

• experienced in classroom and/or clinic-based services

• comfortable working in dynamic, collaborative, team-based environments

• excited to help build a program that prioritizes inclusion, consistency, and collaboration

• interested in or experienced with mentoring and supporting other clinical staff

This role will serve as the lead clinical presence, responsible for supporting the launch, stabilization and ongoing development of the program.

This is a foundational role with the opportunity to grow alongside the program as the program expand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Provide clinical oversight for a team of RBTs delivering services in both classroom and clinic settings

• Design and implement individualized treatment plans grounded in developmental milestones and evidence-based practices

• Conduct assessments, analyze data, and adjust programming to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction
• Ability to support children during moments of dysregulation using safe, developmentally appropriate strategies

• Support and train RBTs using Behavior Skills Training (BST) and ongoing supervision

• Collaborate closely with teachers, center leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure alignment and integration of services

• Provide caregiver coaching and support to promote generalization across environments

• Help establish and maintain clinical and operational systems for the Sylvan Hills program

• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with ethical guidelines and organizational standards

• Support the supervision and development of BCBAs and clinical staff as the program expands
• Contribute to program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting efforts aligned with organizational and funder requirements

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule (typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; no evenings or weekends)
• Manageable caseloads aligned with early intervention model
• Access to CEU training library
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off package (up to 6 weeks annually, inclusive of holidays and organizational closures)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to stand and sit for sustained periods of time
• The ability to move throughout classroom and clinic environments regularly
• The ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and move in varied positions as needed
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds occasionally
• The ability to use hands and fingers for typing, writing, and data entry tasks
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff in dynamic environments
• The ability to work in a noisy, active classroom setting

ABOUT US:

Easterseals North Georgia is dedicated to strengthening children and families at the most critical times in a child's development. All children are born with unlimited potential, and we are committed to fostering that potential through high-quality, collaborative, and compassionate care.

We champion children by fueling every child’s capacity for success and ensuring all children have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about early intervention and helping children reach their full potential
• Committed to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services
• Skilled in collaboration with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with a commitment to culturally responsive care
• Comfortable working in both structured and dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Motivated to help build and grow a meaningful, sustainable program

This is an opportunity to help expand and refine and inclusion-focused ABA program-shaping a model that prioritizes meaning meaningful outcomes for children and families.