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• Posting Number S15658P
• Working Title Behavioral Analyst II
• Department COE-Autism&Behav Ed Rsch Ctr
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• College/Unit/Department website https://coe.uga.edu/directory/autism-center/
• Posting Type External
• Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
• Employment Type Employee
• Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part time Full Time
• Work Schedule Standard work schedule, 40 hours/week
• Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Posting Date 08/25/2026
• Open until filled Yes
• Closing Date
• Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2026
• Special Instructions to Applicants Full consideration will be given to all applications received by 9/3/2026. References of only the finalist will be checked.
• Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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• Classification Title Behavioral Health Analyst I
• FLSA Exempt
• FTE 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in behavioral analysis or an equivalent field and relevant certification (e.g., BCBA )
• Preferred Qualifications
• Position Summary This individual will provide direct behavior analytic services and support to individuals in school and clinic settings. This involves working with clients aged birth through adulthood who have developmental disabilities (or no disability) and who is being seen as a client for a reduction in severe problem behavior (i.e. behavior that is resulting in injury to themselves or others) or in skill acquisition of things like communication, toileting, and academic skills. They will operate in clinical, home, and school contexts. They will design, implement, and monitor treatment efficacy. This involves planning assessment procedures, training staff in assessment procedures, conducting assessment procedures, and analyzing data from the assessment. Communicating about the results of the assessment. Building treatment protocols based on assessment. Training staff and caregivers in treatment. Testing treatment. Conducting a follow-up of the intervention. Lead team meetings on client protocols. Consult with teachers, parents, and other therapists on appropriate behavior interventions.

• Current MC-PP certification
• Knowledge of school and clinic settings, managing severe aggressive behavior.
• Trained in Marcus Center's Personal Protective Procedures.

• Lifting and carrying over 20 pounds, both assisted and unassisted.
• Use of a desk and computer for moderate periods of time.
• Bending and/or squatting to file.

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
• Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

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• Design, implement, and evaluate assessment and intervention services for clients with and without disabilities in clinical, home, and school settings. This involves knowledge of the contemporary research base and best practices in behavior analysis.
• Compose written instructions with an exceptional degree of clarity and communicate these intervention or assessment plans to those they supervise, as well as parents and caregivers. The development of these plans includes the development of strategies to evaluate plan efficacy.

Percentage of time: 60

• Provide direct field supervision of other staff and students who are pursuing board certification in behavior analysis. This supervision may take place on-site or via video. It will involve delivering written and spoken feedback about job performance, tracking performance over time, and ensuring that plans and protocols are implemented with fidelity.

Percentage of time: 30

• This involves planning evaluations, interpreting outcomes of evaluations, and assisting with the implementation of changes. CABER provides a wide range of services and enlists its staff in the constant review and revision of those services. This person will spend a small portion of their time assisting with the evaluation and improvement of the services for which they oversee, as well as providing input on other areas of CABER service.

Percentage of time: 10

• Recruitment Contact Kevin Ayres
• Recruitment Contact Email kayres@uga.edu
• Recruitment Contact Phone

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