Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Supervisor)

Wet Willie's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Anixter Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Supervisor) to conduct assessments, write and update behavior support plans, and monitor client progress. The role requires strong data collection, reporting, and staff training to ensure effective behavior interventions across residential settings.

Responsibilities include chairing meetings, reviewing billing, and maintaining accurate client notes.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• Experience with evidence-based practices (ABA, PBS).
• Ability to obtain NCI/PCM certification or similar.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preference and other assessments for current and new clients.
• Write and update behavior support plans every 6 months.
• Collect and graph data, assess and report results.
• Complete functional behavior assessments and implement plan changes.
• Attend behavior rights committee meetings and ISP meetings.
• Monitor progress and complete monthly progress reports.
• Train staff on behavior plans and data collection.
• Model and train on behavior interventions.
• Observe clients in work and home environments and maintain notes.

Skills

BCBA certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

Master's in ABA

Job description

Job 167658 - Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Supervisor)
Chicago, IL

• Conduct preference and other assessments for current and new clients
• Write individual behavior support plans and update behavior support plans every 6 months (at annual and review date)
• Collect and graph data, assess, and report results
• Complete functional behavior assessments
• Implement changes to behavior plans as clients’ needs change based on data
• Attend behavior rights committee meetings
• Monitor progress towards behavior goals
• Complete monthly progress reports for client caseload
• Attend ISP meetings to provide support and recommendations as needed
• Conduct team trainings on client behavior plans and data collection
• Model and train on behavior interventions
• Implement interventions and procedures according to behavior support plan
• Participate in necessary trainings, meetings, and committees as needed or directed
• Observe each client in their work and home environment twice per month (each) and maintain observation notes on visits
• Maintain accurate and organized client notes, data, and reports
• Track 56U billing notes, by client, and keep a record on Anixter Center’s computer system and Mental Health Database for billing
• Review billing for BCBA team and ensure appropriate billing is submitted to Accounting Department for all clients by the 1 st of the month
• Create forms, templates, and systems with Director for behavior program within Residential Department
• Complete annual reviews for the staff positions directly supervised
• Assist in development and implementation of social skills groups within Residential Department
• Review incident reports and provide feedback/make recommendations when necessary
• Ensure agency is in compliance with standards from external governmental agencies
• Works effectively and maintains positive relationships with other agency departments/programs
• Participates in the intake process and makes recommendations to Director
• Intervenes with clients when they are in crisis and need behavioral intervention
• Support the manager On-Call team with emergency behavioral issues on a 24-hour basis in cooperation with QIDP of programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Professional Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• Experience in utilizing evidenced-based practices (Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Support, etc.)
• Ability to obtain certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and/or Professional Crisis Management (PCM) or another type of intervention technique.
• Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment.
• Planning skills: an ability to think ahead and plan over a given time span.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values.
• Computer proficient.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Ability to meet agency insurance requirements.

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• The ability to bend, run, react, stand quickly, and lift approximately 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.

Reporting to this Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Staff) and/or Behavior Therapist (Level 2)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.