About this opportunity
Meraki Health lists this Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) opportunity in newton, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Board Certified Behavior Analyst — Hybrid Position, primarily remote with onsite visits. Meraki Health is seeking an experienced behavior analyst to provide support to individuals and their families by delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services, functional analyses and assessments, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills.
Work with a collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about helping others live their best lives. This role offers opportunity to do cutting-edge work with dedicated support staff including SLP, OT, PT, LCSW, RD, BT, ED and 1:1 Therapy Technicians who understand developmental language, sensory processing strategies, emotional development, and how they impact children with special needs. We believe that behaviors impacting education stem from challenges with comprehension, communication, sensory processing, and regulating emotions; with language-based strategies and multi-sensory curriculum, our kids are limitless.
About Us
Meraki Health means “Meraki”: meraki (may-rah-kee) (adjective) This is a Greek word that is often used to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you\'re doing, whatever it may be.
We provide collaborative and multidisciplinary therapy services that help individuals grow in their ability to relate, communicate, and function within their home and community. We provide our clients with personalized care that is tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. We understand that every individual is different, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to achieve their goals.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families.
Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to facilitate target behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for families.
Ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
Utilize Catalyst to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
Develop behavior plans/treatment plans with a focus on and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.
Review and sign behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential
At least 1 year of experience in working with children on the Autism spectrum
Experience supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Ability to travel for onsite visits quarterly (at minimum)
Perks
120 hours Paid Time Off (40 hours upon hire)
40 hours of Sick Time Off
14 Paid Company Holidays
2 weeks of company-wide closure for self-care (July, December)
100% vested company 401k with up to 4% Matching
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employer cost shared Health Insurance
Employer cost shared Dental/Vision Insurance
Employer paid short term disability insurance
Supplemental insurance offerings
Competitive wages
On the job training
Company paid training for continuing education and credentialing
Family Friendly work schedule with weekends off
Woman-owned small locally owned business.
Terms of Employment
Full time employee: 32-40 hours per week
Wages: Negotiable compensation based on experience, licensure, performance and commitment to the position.
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Worksite address
newton, IL, 62448, US
Who can apply
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