Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford · 5 months ago
Behavior Analyst - $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Machesney Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $76K/yr
2+ years expEasterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is a dedicated organization serving nearly 30,000 clients annually. The Behavior Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining student behavior treatment programs, conducting assessments, and providing consultative support to staff on behavior management strategies.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Complete functional behavioral assessment for student IEP’s at least one week prior to scheduled EDC or AR meetings and throughout the school year as needed
Completes one of three levels of functional assessments in order to determine the function of behaviors prior to writing behavior intervention plans for students on caseload. (Level 1: informal assessment utilizing questionnaires and interviews of classroom and clinical staff; Level 2: descriptive assessment utilizing observation of students across various times of day and across time; Level 3 analogue/experimental assessment presenting antecedent stimuli and consequences)
Develop and update behavior intervention plans quarterly, for EDC or AR meetings, and 30-day reviews and throughout the school year as needed in collaboration with educational and clinical teams
Review, edit, and approve functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans written by behavior consultants
Conduct and document monthly check-in meetings with classrooms and identified implementers of all behavior intervention plans on caseload throughout the school year
Monitor all behavior intervention plans for students on caseload on an ongoing basis throughout the school year
Develop emergency behavior treatment plans for students on caseload as needed
Implement and track school-wide reinforcement/positive behavior support system linking classroom behaviors to a reward system for all students throughout the school year
Participate in IEP/EDC/30-day review meetings for students on caseload throughout the school year
Participate in all scheduled clinical meetings throughout the school year
Interact with administration and classroom staff regarding clinical recommendations written
Participate in all scheduled classroom team meetings for students on caseload throughout the school year
Participate in at least 2 outside trainings per school year directly related to serving students with disabilities, particularly those diagnosed with autism, behavior management techniques, evidenced-based practices (ABA, Positive Behavior Support, etc.), etc
Participate in all scheduled in-house trainings throughout the school year
Participate in all scheduled medical case review meetings for students on caseload throughout the school year
Orientate new teachers and clinicians on behavior programs
Provide ongoing in-servicing/training to staff members on behavioral management strategies and interventions
Establish and maintain consistent communication with the parents/guardians of students on caseload throughout the school year
Provide support, resources, and recommendations for all classrooms on caseload as needed throughout the school year
Provide 2 in-services (one to address data collection strategies) individually or in conjunction with another clinical area, for the entire staff
Provide 2 inter-department trainings regarding evidenced-based practices (ABA, Positive Behavior Support, etc.)
Quarterly check-in meetings with agency behavior consultants regarding students on their caseloads
Participate in agency-wide behavior review committee meetings as needed
Supervise Masters-level behavior analysis interns
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Eligible
Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities and co-occurring challenging behaviors
Experience in the development and implementation of positive behavior support plans based on principles of behavior analysis
Knowledge of Illinois State Board of Education guidelines for behavioral intervention
Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain certification in agency-required crisis prevention and intervention training and CPR
Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment
Ability to interact with diverse personalities
Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain full certification in Professional Crisis Management (Practitioner 2)
Ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
Benefits
$3,000 sign-on bonus
Excellent benefits including employee and children's medical, dental, and vision at no cost
Many paid holidays including winter break and spring break
401K Matching
Company
Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
We are one of the largest Easterseals affiliates, transforming the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through educational, family, and community services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sara Ray Stoelinga, PhD
President & CEO
Sarah Boburka
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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