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Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Board-
Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team to provide ABA therapies, conduct social
skills groups, and oversee agency PBS plans for adults with autism, learning and intellectual
disabilities. The BCBA would also provide professional development for staff.
This full-time salaried position: Monday-Friday with some evening hours.

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 per year (depending on experience) plus a $1,000 sign-on
bonus ($500 at 3 months and $500 at 6 months)

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide ABA therapies, completing initial assessments, reassessments, and patient progress reports in a timely manner
• Develop, implement, and monitor positive behavior support plans including the completion of functional assessments
• Oversee behavior modifying medication treatment plans
• Provide ongoing Social Skills classes to individuals living in the community
• Update and maintain electronic healthcare record
• Provide Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) training, support, and supervision according to the
• BACB Supervision Standards for RBTs in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Provide support and instruction to families, guardians, and staff regarding behavior management, and generalization of newly acquired skills
• Serve as Qualified Clinician on PBS Leadership Committee, overseeing PBS plans, staff training on PBS, and the agency’s adherence to the Standards to Promote Dignity

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification
• Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA-Massachusetts Licensure)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage, support, and motivate others
• Valid Driver’s license
• Independent, reliable transportation
• Experience working with adults with autism, intellectual and learning disabilities preferred
• Availability to work late afternoon/early evening hours as needed

License/Certification:

• LABA Certification (PREFERRED)
• BCBA Certification (REQUIRED)

LIFE provides excellent benefits including:

• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, paid sick time
• BCBS Medical Insurance
• BCBS Dental Insurance
• FSA & HSA plans available
• Generous Life and LTD Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance Benefits
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Match to 5%

To apply:

To use our easy online application, click the “Apply Online” button below.

Or email your resume with address and phone number to hr@lifecapecod.org and we will forward you an Employment Application.

We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the
lives of individuals with disabilities to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our staff. Join us!

LIFE is seeking aShared Living Provider for cognitively disabled adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. You must be located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts or the surrounding Southeast region. We provide services to individuals from Hyannis to Plymouth.

Are you loving and compassionate? Are you patient and kind? Do you have personal or work experience with developmental disabilities or mental health? If you answered yes, you could be a life mentor and teacher for an adult who needs a family and a forever home. You could be a Shared Living provider.

Join our growing team of compassionate and reliable Providers to support the wonderful individuals we serve at LIFE, Living Independently Forever.

Shared Living is an arrangement available to qualified adults that is funded by The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and supported and managed by LIFE.

We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Shared Living Providers to oversee the support of a few of our wonderful individuals.

The Shared Living Provider lives with this individual.

In this crucial role you will:

• Help our participant to live a full and meaningful life.
• May live in their own home, or they may live in your home (must have an extra bedroom and bath) dependent on the circumstances of the DDS contract and the individuals situation.
• Assist in planning, food shopping, prep, and cooking with LIFE individual.
• Prepare paperwork for and attend appointments as needed.
• Transport individual to appointments, and activities.
• Continuously attend to medical needs with in home needs, doctors appointments, proper documentation, and if necessary, medication assistance.
• Ability to manage an email account and other basic computer entry programs.
• Maintain confidential files and complete documentation as required.

Qualifications:

• The right person will be honest, friendly, outgoing, reliable, dependable, flexible and kind.
• First Aid and CPR Certified. (LIFE will provide training.)
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation (vehicle).
• COVID guidelines (PPE, etc.) followed as required and needed. (Mask in home not required in most circumstances.)

Requirements:

• Patience and kindness.
• Experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality or training background is excellent.
• Experience with the population LIFE works with is great (volunteer work counts!), but we will train the right candidate.
• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalent), some college or technical coursework, or personal experience is ideal.
• Professionalism.

Does this sound interesting to you?  

To apply, please send an email to hr@lifecapecod.org with a cover letter and resume or apply online.

Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) supports adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve over 250 individuals with locations across Cape Cod and in Plymouth.

LIFE was also voted one of the Best Places to Work by Cape and Plymouth Business Media!

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents.