Behavior Analyst (BCBA) vs Safety Specialist

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Pay

Behavior Analyst

$100,000 typical, a year

Most BCBAs earn $90,000 to $171,600 a year.

From 2,315 postings that list pay

3,282 open jobs now

Behavior Analyst salaries Behavior Analyst jobs

Safety Specialist

$92,500 typical, a year

Most Safety Specialists earn $77,500 to $110,000 a year.

From 934 postings that list pay

3,723 open jobs now

Safety Specialist salaries Safety Specialist jobs

BCBAs typically earn about $7,500 more a year than Safety Specialists.

What each one does

Behavior Analyst

  • Conduct assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans based on assessment results.
  • Collect and analyze data to track client progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Provide training and support to staff, caregivers, and families on behavior management techniques.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, schools, physicians, and other service providers.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Safety Specialist

  • Inspect job sites to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe employee acts.
  • Conduct safety training sessions and orientations for employees and supervisors.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and recommend corrective actions.
  • Monitor compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Develop and maintain safety programs and documentation.
  • Partner with management to promote a safe work culture.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Behavior Analyst

More common in BCBA postings

  • Behavior Analyst Licensure 7 in 10 postings
  • Behavior Analysis 4 in 10 postings
  • Behavior Technician 3 in 10 postings
  • Master's Degree 3 in 10 postings
  • RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 2 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Therapy 2 in 10 postings
  • Board Certified 2 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Assessments 2 in 10 postings
  • Data Collection 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings

Safety Specialist

More common in Safety Specialist postings

  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
  • Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) 3 in 10 postings
  • OSHA Regulations 2 in 10 postings
  • Safety Audits 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings
  • Root Cause Analysis 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Word 2 in 10 postings
  • Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Emergency Response 2 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety 2 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Behavior Analyst

Safety Specialist

  • ICS Safety Lead

    Westinghouse Electric Company
    $108k - $126k/yrstated Warrendale, US Hybrid
    Safety AuditsEnvironmental Health & Safety (EH&S)Lockout/TagoutRoot Cause AnalysisSafety Culture +3
    Lead · 10+ yrs exp 7 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, OH | Houston, TX
    Safety AuditsEnvironmental Health & Safety (EH&S)Subcontractor SafetyHazard AnalysisOSHA Regulations +1
    Mid level 1 day ago
    Apply
  • Safety Specialist

    Wohlsen Construction
    Pay not stated Lancaster, PA
    Microsoft OfficeDriver's LicenseSafety AuditsPPE UsageRisk Management +2
    Mid level · 3-5 yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply

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