Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Hope Behavioral Consulting
Hope · Rockford, IL · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$75k–$85k/yrFull-time
Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 annually (based on experience). Commitment Bonus: $5,000–$10,000. Relocation assistance available.
About the role
BCBAs at Hope Behavioral Consulting deliver ethical, evidence-based behavior-analytic services to clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, following all Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) guidelines. Responsibilities include clinical case management, staff training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical case management for assigned caseload: complete assessments, conceptualize goals and therapy plans, recommend therapy hours, create treatment plans, review data, and communicate with stakeholders.
- Engage families and caregivers in treatment, including monthly parent/staff training in appropriate settings.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and within timelines; convert sessions in the time-reporting platform within 24 hours.
- Accept supervisory feedback and adjust practices accordingly.
- Meet productivity expectations: 30 hours of personal billable time per week (120 hours per month), entered and converted before the start of the next week.
- Act as a mandated reporter for alleged abuse and neglect, per state guidelines and organizational policies.
- Perform other assigned duties as required.
Working conditions
- Work occurs indoors and outdoors, except in inclement weather, across clinic, client homes, or community settings.
- Close contact with individuals; potential exposure to intermittent loud sounds and high noise levels.
- Significant motor vehicle use; requires an active, state-approved driver’s license.
- Flexible hours, including outside normal business hours.
Physical requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or traveling.
- Walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and quick body movements while working with clients.
- Travel to various work sites; ability to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Support clients and/or adaptive equipment; maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and active BCBA credential in good standing with the BACB, or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience providing behavior-analytic services.
- Thorough understanding of ABA principles and strong clinical skillset.
- Organized, punctual, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills across all modalities; ability to collaborate with colleagues and other disciplines.
- Sound judgment, problem-solving, flexibility, and cultural competency.
- Alignment with the organization’s core values.
Skills
- Functional analyses, behavior program development/monitoring, and competency-based staff training.
- Specialized knowledge in developmental/intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or mental health disorders.
- Understanding of human behavior, learning, motivation, and psychological research methods.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce logical solutions.
- Proficiency in software systems such as Central Reach, Microsoft Office, and ADP.
- Discretion with confidential information; ability to prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Professional composure in difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers.
- Cultural competency and effective communication with diverse individuals and groups.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent) and Health Savings Account.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit share and match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Supportive work environment.