Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA

Easterseals Joliet Region is seeking a BCBA for our full-time or part-time Residential Program. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, communicating, and continually evaluating the effectiveness of functional behavior assessments, behavioral evaluations, and behavior intervention plans.

1. Implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs):

• Plan interventions and strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and promote skill development.
• Ensure the consistent and accurate implementation of the BIP, maintaining fidelity to the plan s guidelines.

2. Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect data on client progress and behaviors, using methods such as direct observation and checklists.
• Analyze the collected data to track progress, identify patterns, and inform decisions about modifying the intervention plan.

3. Direct Therapy and Skill Development:

• Provide direct therapy to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, focusing on enhancing communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Use evidence-based techniques like positive reinforcement, prompting, and task analysis to teach new skills and behaviors.

• A Master s degree (or higher) in a relevant field
• An active BCBA certification from the BACB
• BCBA for at least 1 year

All employees are eligible for loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Easterseals Joliet Region Benefits Include:

• BCBS PPO at a low premium and no out-of-pocket cost
• Paid meal period
• Delta Dental Insurance
• BCBS Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation Time (two weeks your first year)
• Earn a Personal Day each month (12 per year)
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Long-Term Disability (after 3 years of employment)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

ABOUT US: Easterseals Joliet Region offers the following services for our community: early intervention, PT, OT, SLP Therapy, childcare, medical rehabilitation, and autism services for children and their families; job training and coaching, employment placement and transportation services for adults with disabilities, including veterans; adult day services and employment opportunities for older adults – in addition to a variety of additional services for people of all ages including mental health and recovery programs, assistive technology, camp and recreation, caregiving support including respite – and much more.

Easterseals Joliet Region Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.