Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
AO
ABA of Illinois, LLC
Behavior Analyst / Level 2 Behavior Therapist
Career Insights for Behavior Analyst
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
$45,216 / year median in Illinois
+23% projected growth
Job Description
- Approved Level 2 Provider starting at $30.00 per hour/DOE
- BCBA starting at $73,500.00 annually/DOE
- We are looking for qualified and passionate candidates to work with adults with developmental disabilities in the Rogers Park area of Chicago, IL
- Who We Are ABA of Illinois, LLC is a privately-owned behavioral consulting services organization.
- Adheres to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as demonstrating sound professional judgment at all times.
- Collaborates with family, caregivers, and all service providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
- Performs direct and indirect assessments to identify the function of the client's behavior.
- Develops a behavior support plan based on functions of behavior and treatment methodologies that are evidence based and reflects the most recent research findings.
- Attends all relevant meetings for clients, including Behavior Management Committee (BMC), Human Rights Committee (HRC) and staffings and works effectively as part of a clinical team.
- Collects data before and during the implementation of the plan so that the plan's efficacy can be assessed, and data-based decisions can be made.
- Provides direct instruction/ ongoing supervision, training, and support to clients, staff members, and family members during regularly scheduled home and community-based visits. This includes visiting each client at least twice a month in all relevant environments.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented behavioral intervention plan and modifies plan as necessary.
- Initiates services with new clients, upon receiving information from Director of Clinical Services, in a timely manner.
- Manages caseload, prepares and submits all required documentation in a timely manner including conducting functional assessments and updating behavior plans every year, writing six-month reports, and analyzing data monthly.
- Generates reports mandated by DHS and ABA of Illinois in a timely manner.
- Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and graduate students if assigned to relevant cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Identifies and resolves obstacles in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; always Maintains confidentiality.
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
- Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Plans for additional resources; Supports organization's goals and values.
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Provider:
- Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree that was conferred in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, or a field related to behavior analysis.
- Approved as a Level 2 provider through Illinois' Department of Human Services.
Illinois:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=48214.BCBA:
- Possession of a master's degree that was conferred in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, or a field related to behavior analysis.
- Certification as a