Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. As a BCBA, you will play a crucial role in providing clinical support services to empower individuals and enhance their quality of life.

Position Summary:

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst responsibilities include providing clinical support services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This is accomplished by collaborating with people and their support teams to provide behavior therapy assessments, create individual behavior support/enrichment plans, consult with and provide training for team members, and promoting skills for healthy relationships that help people thrive.

The schedule requirement is three days in person and two remote days. Based on client needs, the Team Member must also be willing to work a flexible schedule, such as some days starting at 10:00 am and finishing at 6:00 pm.  

Provide Behavior Therapy/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Collaborates with people and their support network to develop effective strategies to promote skills for healthy relationships
• Completes and uses assessment results, data, and input from people and their support networks to develops behavior support/enrichment programs for assigned persons
• Presents plans and obtains approval from required committees
• Obtains approvals and documentation for plan implementation
• Reviews plan progress and shares updates with people and their support network
• Facilitates social development groups
• Promotes individual rights and rights knowledge
• Provides billable services in accordance with DHS standards and meets billing targets for position

Provide Team Training & Support

• Provides training to team members and support persons for plan implementation
• Performs observations in various settings, provides real time consultation/coaching on supports and interventions
• Reviews treatment integrity and provides feedback to team members and supervisors
• Provides team member training; crisis intervention, intervention techniques, and related topics
• Models intervention techniques and responds in situations when interventions are needed

Produce & Maintain Clinical Documentation

• Monitors and manages corresponding data collection; provides training for data collection to team members as needed
• Completes/maintains documentation for corresponding committees and provider appointments accurately, timely, and in accordance with DHS and Aspire standards
• Completes/maintains required treatment documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with DHS and Aspire standards
• Tracks and submits billing data timely, accurately, and in accordance with practice standards

Quality and Compliance

• Participates in individual and team supervision
• Participates in team and organization projects and committees
• Cooperation with compliance, quality improvement, research, and grant funded initiatives
• Completes required training timely, maintains credentials

Reporting to this Position: None

Required Education & Experience:

• BCBA – Master's in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, social work, or related field

Additional Licensing/Certifications:

• BCBA –Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required for either credential type

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write reports and professional correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from families, employees, and the public.
• Working knowledge of PC operations and software including Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to use and adapt to various industry specific software products including an Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records including maintaining private/confidential information.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional documents, technical procedures, and regulations.

Open to both Full-time and Part-Time opportunities.

Hybrid schedule with the opportunity to make your own hours!

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Aspire was founded in 1960 and is recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering, and uncompromising services to adults with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community. In 2019, we joined forces with NorthPointe Resources to be one of the most recognized and respected disability service providers across the Chicago metropolitan area, Lake County (Illinois), and southeastern Wisconsin areas.

Full-Time Benefits (regularly scheduled to work more than 37 1/2 hours per week)

• Health Insurance
• Benefit Time (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Insurances available

Aspire’s priority is keeping our team members and participants healthy and safe. PPE is provided and regular cleaning and disinfecting regiments are followed to maintain a safe work and living environment. Hand sanitizer is available throughout our facilities.

Aspire is an equal employment opportunity employer 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.

Aspire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities so that an applicant may complete the essential functions of a position. The essential functions of positions are outlined in a position’s job description. To request an accommodation or if you have a question regarding what the essential functions of a position are please contact the People Team at 708.632.5502.