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Anderson Center for Autism

Autism-focused education, housing, and supports

Behavior Analyst - Adult Program

Full-Time
$74.1k - $86.9k/yr
Mid
Master's
New York, NY, USA
In PersonTravel between program sites is required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst designation or eligibility within three months.
  • Strong ability to communicate, connect, train, and engage others.
  • Extensive experience analyzing data, writing clear reports, and overseeing evidence-based interventions.
  • A valid driver’s license and availability for required travel between program sites.
  • Qualifications in the agency’s health, safety, and crisis intervention procedures, including First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, SCIP-R, and medication administration certification.
  • Completion of agency training.
  • Fulfillment of mandated reporting requirements and compliance with agency policies and organizational protocols.
Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and competency-based feedback to Board Certified Behavior Analyst trainees, Behavior Specialists, and Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Provide hands-on clinical expertise to support evidence-based behavioral strategies for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
  • Develop frameworks for behavior support that promote consistent experiences and team effectiveness.
  • Solve behavioral support problems and coach colleagues to work toward shared goals.
  • Assist with annual and ongoing behavioral and skills assessments using evidence-based methods to gather reliable data.
  • Develop behavior support and skills-based plans using data, observations, and feedback from program settings.
  • Support plan implementation through modeling, observation, and feedback to direct support staff, and document training efforts.
  • Maintain accurate data-collection systems using chart or graph data and communicate results to guide program adjustments.
  • Provide program-level behavioral support by observing environments, identifying needs, and communicating recommendations to supervisors and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Participate in treatment team, LifePlan, BTR, and other relevant meetings, providing input and guidance aligned with behavior support goals.
  • Assist with crisis prevention and intervention using proactive, least-restrictive strategies and support crisis response when needed.
  • Maintain communication with residential and day program staff, families, and department peers regarding behavioral supports.
  • Complete required documentation, reports, summaries, assessments, progress notes, and regulatory documentation in accordance with agency standards and timelines.
  • Continue learning through agency training initiatives and remain current with best practices related to autism and behavior support.
  • Collaborate with residential, day program, and clinical colleagues to ensure consistent use of behavioral supports.
  • Design and implement proactive, least-restrictive crisis prevention strategies and participate in crisis intervention planning and support.
  • Mentor, coach, and advise others on ethical, evidence-based practices.
  • Align clinical decisions with the organization’s Quality of Life principles.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities in community or residential settings.

About the company

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Anderson Center for Autism

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Anderson Center for Autism is a not-for-profit in Dutchess County, NY that provides autism services across childhood to adulthood. It operates a residential school for ages 5-21 using Applied Behavior Analysis to teach academics, social, and communication skills with a low student-to-teacher ratio; for adults it offers day habilitation and vocational training at LifeLong Learning Centers and runs 25 Individual Residential Alternatives group homes. The center also extends its impact through consulting to help make schools and municipalities autism-friendly environments and by hosting international scholars, with services delivered by an interdisciplinary team of educators, behavior analysts, therapists, nurses, and psychologists funded largely by school districts. Its goal is to optimize quality of life for individuals with autism by supporting learning, independence, and community participation across childhood and adulthood.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 promotions strengthened Eliza Bozenski and Athena Angelucci leadership bench.
  • June 2026 golf classic raised over $100,000 for autism programs.
  • October 2026 RAIISE expo and hiring push signal growth and community demand.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 CEO retirement creates transition risk until Tina Covington starts January 2027.
  • January 2026 lawsuit alleges abuse at a residential home and negligent supervision.
  • Any sustained abuse scandal damages school-district trust and threatens referrals, funding, and admissions.

What makes Anderson Center for Autism unique

  • Founded in 1924, ACA serves autism across school, residences, and adult habilitation.
  • Nearly 900 employees support 500-plus individuals through integrated education, clinical, and residential care.
  • Capital Region clinic and Anderson Center Consulting broaden reach beyond Dutchess County.

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Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account