Behavior Analyst for Therapeutic School

Trinity Services, Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Personal time

Year-end bonus

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Analyst to provide behavioral treatment and habilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs.

The role includes clinical guidance, data-driven strategy development, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams to promote growth and independence. The position reports to the Program Administrator, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and a salary of $65,000–$70,000 per

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of clinical resources, behavioral interventions, and support strategies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to serve as a positive role model for staff and individuals receiving services.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that promote quality care and positive outcomes.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, make informed decisions, and develop effective solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, individuals receiving services, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate clinical recommendations clearly and provide practical guidance and training to staff.
• Ability to analyze behavioral data and use findings to inform individualized interventions and ongoing program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an agency-wide clinical resource by sharing expertise and contributing to committees, presentations, staff training, and other professional development opportunities.
• Review assigned Social Transition Plans and supporting data before ISC meetings, as designated by the ISC Chair.
• Participate in ISC meetings by providing clinical, programmatic, and behavioral analytic recommendations to strengthen Social Transition Plans and support positive individual outcomes.
• Support QIDPs in providing effective, practical, on-the-job training to ILCs related to individual outcomes and support strategies.
• Provide timely training and guidance to QIDPs and ILCs following programmatic updates, procedural changes, or the implementation of new strategies.
• Train and support QIDPs and ILCs who work directly with individuals in residential and day program settings regarding behavioral concerns, program implementation, and individualized support strategies.
• Develop creative, individualized solutions to habilitation, treatment, teaching, and behavioral challenges.
• Adapt materials, interventions, and teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of individuals and staff, seeking consultation from other Behavior Analysts or clinical professionals when appropriate.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses, as needed, to identify factors contributing to specific behaviors and guide intervention planning.
• Observe individuals across relevant environments to identify patterns of behavior and determine the potential functions of specific behaviors.
• Assess baseline data, identify behavioral functions, and develop individualized, function-based behavior support plans.
• Monitor behavioral data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, recommend modifications when data indicate limited progress or increased behavioral concerns, and observe staff to assess the consistency and reliability of plan implementation.
• Proactively collaborate with QIDPs, Team Leaders, ILCs, families, day program staff, and other individuals involved in each person's life to ensure that individual preferences, needs, and goals are addressed across environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Program evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Program Administrator, the Behavior Analyst provides behavioral treatment and habilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs. This role provides clinical guidance, develops and evaluates behavior-based strategies, and collaborates with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote personal growth, independence, and overall well-being.

At Trinity Services, we are committed to supporting each individual's growth and development. The Behavior Analyst plays a vital role in improving outcomes by providing clinical expertise, strengthening staff knowledge, and ensuring that behavioral supports are individualized, effective, and responsive to each person's needs.

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: New Lenox

REPORTS TO

Program Administrator

NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT

Network 6

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as an agency-wide clinical resource by sharing expertise and contributing to committees, presentations, staff training, and other professional development opportunities.
• Review assigned Social Transition Plans and supporting data before Individual Service Coordination (ISC) meetings, as designated by the ISC Chair.
• Participate in ISC meetings by providing clinical, programmatic, and behavioral analytic recommendations to strengthen Social Transition Plans and support positive individual outcomes.
• Support Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) in providing effective, practical, on-the-job training to Independent Living Coaches (ILCs) related to individual outcomes and support strategies.
• Provide timely training and guidance to QIDPs and ILCs following programmatic updates, procedural changes, or the implementation of new strategies.
• Train and support QIDPs and ILCs who work directly with individuals in residential and day program settings regarding behavioral concerns, program implementation, and individualized support strategies.
• Develop creative, individualized solutions to habilitation, treatment, teaching, and behavioral challenges.
• Adapt materials, interventions, and teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of individuals and staff, seeking consultation from other Behavior Analysts or clinical professionals when appropriate.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses, as needed, to identify factors contributing to specific behaviors and guide intervention planning.
• Observe individuals across relevant environments to identify patterns of behavior and determine the potential functions of specific behaviors.
• Assess baseline data, identify behavioral functions, and develop individualized, function-based behavior support plans.
• Monitor behavioral data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, recommend modifications when data indicate limited progress or increased behavioral concerns, and observe staff to assess the consistency and reliability of plan implementation.
• Proactively collaborate with QIDPs, Team Leaders, ILCs, families, day program staff, and other individuals involved in each person's life to ensure that individual preferences, needs, and goals are addressed across environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of clinical resources, behavioral interventions, and support strategies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to serve as a positive role model for staff and individuals receiving services.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that promote quality care and positive outcomes.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, make informed decisions, and develop effective solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, individuals receiving services, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate clinical recommendations clearly and provide practical guidance and training to staff.
• Ability to analyze behavioral data and use findings to inform individualized interventions and ongoing program improvements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lift more than 40 pounds from floor to waist without assistance.
• Push and pull up to 75 pounds and maneuver wheelchairs weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Operate motor vehicles as required for job responsibilities.
• Remain seated or standing for extended periods.
• Perform physical activities that may include driving, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Psychology, with knowledge of the behavioral and clinical needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health conditions, including appropriate treatment approaches.
• Previous experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment, intervention development, data collection, and monitoring practices applicable to the population served.

BENEFITS

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Personal time
• Potential year-end bonus
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DISCLAIMER

Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional duties may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT

STATEMENT

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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