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Sunshine Advantage

Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,462 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Board‑Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Bilingual /
Spanish Location:
On site
Employment Type:
Full‑Time/Part-Time Reports 
To:
Supervising BCBA Who We Are At Sunshine Advantage we're more than an agency—we're a family. Our mission‑driven team delivers individualized, evidence‑based ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while fostering a workplace that values growth, learning, and a healthy work‑life balance. Friendly supervisors, approachable office staff, and a spirit of collaboration create an environment where every professional—and every child—can shine. Position Summary Under the ongoing supervision of a BCBA, the BCaBA plans, implements, and monitors ABA programs for children with ASD and related challenges. The role blends direct clinical service, parent coaching, technician supervision, and data‑driven decision‑making to ensure each child receives consistent, high‑quality support across settings. Core Responsibilities Conduct skill and behavior assessments under BCBA supervision. Implement and monitor individualized ABA treatment plans. Provide parent training using Behavior Skills Training (BST) techniques. Identify and address barriers to parent training and skill acquisition. Supervise and coach behavior technicians with ongoing feedback. Develop and maintain accurate data collection and analysis systems. Review treatment fidelity and make recommendations for improvement. Ensure all documentation meets insurance and professional standards. Participate in IEP meetings and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Maintain organized, timely records and progress reports. Support crisis intervention planning and critical incident responses. Promote positive public relations and interagency collaboration. Stay current with BACB requirements and participate in ongoing training. Minimum 
Qualifications:
Certification:
Current BCaBA credential in good standing (BACB).
Education:
Bachelor's degree and completion of all supervised fieldwork. NJ LaBA or wilingness to obtain upon hiring
Experience:
Developing positive behavior‑support plans and teaching social/play skills. Applying ABA methodologies (DTT, NET, DRO, etc.) in early‑childhood or center‑based settings.
Knowledge & Skills:
Child development and autism best practices. Strong data‑analysis, documentation, and time‑management abilities. Excellent verbal/written communication; culturally sensitive parent coaching. Basic computer proficiency (EHR, data‑collection software, teleconferencing). Bilingual /
Spanish Required Pay:
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person