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# ABA Specialist - PLBA

- **Company:** The Arc Of The Ozarks
- **Location:** St. Peters, MO, United States
- **Salary:** $55,400 - $61,160
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8cd7053098199eed

## About the Role

* At least one year of professional experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders
 * Current enrollment in an accredited master's program specializing in behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related field
 * Completion of a BACB-approved course sequence
 * Eligibility to accrue supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification
 * Active pursuit of BCBA certification
 * Provisional Missouri Behavior Analyst licensure
 * Completion of the required 40-hour online Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training
 * Eligibility to complete the RBT initial competency assessment before starting employment
 * Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills
 * Ability to work a full-time Monday-Friday schedule, with client sessions occurring between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
 * Daytime availability during the first 1-2 weeks of employment for initial training

## Description

Position-related training may include CPR and First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, and other required certifications., As a Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst, you'll work with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior programming under BCBA supervision., * Develop individualized behavior goals and measurable treatment objectives

 * Collect and analyze data related to client behavior, caregiver interactions, and environmental factors
 * Create behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programs, treatment checklists, and data-collection tools
 * Train caregivers and team members to implement behavior programming accurately and consistently
 * Use Microsoft Excel to graph, monitor, and analyze behavioral data
 * Review client progress and provide data-informed treatment recommendations
 * Prepare monthly progress updates, including graphs and written summaries, for client teams
 * Adjust programming based on client progress, team feedback, and direct observation
 * Support skill generalization and the gradual fading of supports across environments
 * Participate in client meetings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ABA training
 * Peer-review behavior programming and contribute to quality interventions across the department
 * Apply feedback and guidance from supervising BCBAs while progressing toward certification and licensure