Behaviour Analyst

About Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand is Malta’s leading provider of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services, dedicated to supporting children and families through evidence-based interventions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, individualized programs in both clinical and natural environments. Our organization operates three centers across Malta, each serving over 40 students of various ages and developmental levels, supported by a clinical team of more than 60 staff members.

We are actively seeking a qualified and dedicated Behaviour Analyst to join our expanding team. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 and family-centered behavioral intervention to an 11-year-old child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for two days per week. For the remaining three days, you will serve as a Supervisor within our young-adults program, LifeMap.

Key Responsibilities of a Behaviour Analyst

• Conduct standardized behavioural assessments to identify skill strengths, learning needs, and behaviour reduction targets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Treatment Plans based on comprehensive assessment results.
• Collect and rigorously analyze behavioural data daily to track progress and inform data-driven decision-making.
• Provide ongoing supervision, constructive feedback, and essential training to therapists and team members.
• Facilitate parent meetings and deliver consistent, actionable feedback to families for effective home implementation.
• Coordinate care with other professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Educators, to ensure a cohesive multidisciplinary approach.
• Arrange and facilitate extra-curricular and community-based learning opportunities to promote skill generalization and functional independence.
• Maintain open, professional communication and demonstrate adaptability across home, school, and Hand in Hand clinical settings.

Requirements

• Active certification as BCBA, QBA, BCaBA, or QASP-S.
• Minimum of two years of certification and post-certification experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Proven ability to both provide and effectively receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated competence in conducting standardized behavioural assessments and designing comprehensive treatment plans.
• Exceptional data collection, analysis, and meticulous documentation skills.
• Strong communication abilities, particularly in collaborating with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Unwavering commitment to maintaining ethical and evidence-based practice standards.
• Capability to implement basic safety and response procedures in the event of a seizure.

Key skills/competency

• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Behavioural Assessment
• Treatment Plan Development
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Clinical Supervision
• Parent Training
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Ethical Practice
• Skill Acquisition