Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia's Behavior Support Services is currently hiring for a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to evaluate, treat, and monitor skill acquisition and behavior reduction needs according to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The BCBA will design, implement, and monitor individualized, function-based treatment strategies for Misericordia residents and day program participants. The BCBA will supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) as applicable for their assigned caseload. Additionally, the BCBA will provide staff and organizational trainings related to ABA concepts as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field (or other certification pathway accepted by BACB)
• BCBA Certification required
• 2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, experience with adults preferred
• Must be flexible with strong communication skills and the ability to work within a variety of environments (residential, classroom, day training, and community work settings)
• Ability to work a variety of hours to meet the needs of the client/organization
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent time management skills
  
  

Salary Range: $57,400 - $70,300 annually

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.