Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About Misericordia

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.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Summary

Misericordia is looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our Behavior Support Services team. Misericordia’s BCBAs collaborate closely with key interdisciplinary professionals, families, and direct care staff in order to support our diverse resident population in a variety of environments. At this pivotal time in Misericordia’s history the BCBA will also be actively involved in welcoming new clients to the organization and implementing transition plans to assist in facilitating successful integration to adult services. The BCBA will work with clients with various skill levels in ICF/CILA residential, work, and community settings. The BCBA will be instrumental in the supervision and professional growth of Registered Behavior Technicians and BCBA trainees, as well as facilitate larger departmental or organizational trainings. The BCBA will have a flexible work schedule based on the needs of the employee and the organization.

• Design, develop, implement, and monitor individualized function-based treatments to address both behavior reduction and skill acquisition needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to design treatment within the context of Misericordia’s environment
• Provide necessary supervision to RBTs, direct care staff and support teams for clients receiving services
• Effectively communicate and maintain cooperative relationships with all interdisciplinary team members involved in client care
• Participate in department leadership and facilitate professional development for supervisees
• Collaborate with residential teams to plan and implement transition supports for individuals within Misericordia’s applicant pool

Qualifications:

• BCBA Certification Required
• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field (or other pathway accepted by the BACB)
• Two years experience working with individuals with I/DD, experience with adults preferred
• Must be flexible with the ability to work within a variety of environments, including residential, day training, and community settings
• Strong communication skills, and experience with professional collaboration with IDT members
• Ability to work a variety of hours to meet the needs of the client and organization
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proven supervisory experience

PAY: $63,000 - $75,000

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

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