Cynthia Small Family Home

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 cynthiasfh@gmail.com

Cynthia SFH Values:

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