JOB LOCATION: Peoria Service Center, 507 E. Armstrong Ave., Peoria, Illinois

SCHEDULE: Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families? Join Easterseals Central Illinois and use your skills to help children reach their full potential!

About the Role

As a BCBA, you will be at the forefront of creating and implementing individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs to help children diagnosed with autism and other developmental, intellectual, or behavioral concerns. You will work in a variety of environments, including in-center, community, and home settings, offering family-centered services designed to improve the lives of children and their families.

Why Join Easterseals Central Illinois?

Make a Difference Every Day: At Easterseals Central Illinois, your work goes beyond a job—it’s a chance to change lives. As a BCBA, you’ll be part of a mission to deliver top-quality ABA services that make a lasting impact on children and families.

Purpose-Driven Mission: We believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are dedicated to providing exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy to help children reach their full potential.

Supportive and Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values your input and fosters growth. We invest in our team members and create an environment where innovation and compassion lead to meaningful transformations in the communities we serve.

A Legacy of Leadership: For over 100 years, Easterseals has been a leader in life-changing solutions for children with disabilities. By joining us, you become part of a legacy that empowers children with developmental delays and special needs to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Comprehensive Care: We offer a wide range of services—from therapy and specialized programs to inclusive childcare—that empower children to overcome challenges and achieve their greatest potential.

Collaborative and Resource-Rich Environment: Work alongside passionate colleagues, gain access to extensive resources, and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic setting where innovation is encouraged and teamwork thrives.

Industry-Leading Accreditation: Easterseals Central Illinois is recognized with the highest level of accreditation from the Behavior Health Center for Excellence (BCHOE) for excellence in Autism Services and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Comprehensive Benefits

At Easterseals Central Illinois, we understand that our employees' health, satisfaction, and security are key to their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose the best coverage for you and your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance: Up to $50,000 of coverage at no cost to you.
• Long-Term Disability: Income protection at no cost, with optional short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: Start saving for your future with a 50% employer match on your contributions, up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick time accrual, plus paid holidays and time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Supplemental Health Options: Coverage for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access professional and personal support services for you and your family.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines is required: applied behavior analysis, early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, pediatric therapy, psychology, or a related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) with current licensure in good standing with the regulatory board.
• One year of experience implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis services, preferably with children with ASD.

Job Functions:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Supervises individualized ABA programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of settings- primarily in-center, but additionally out in the community, in-home, in schools, and within other peer-group social contexts.
• Provides clinical supervision and work direction to treatment teams to include skills enhancement, clinical consultation, and professional development.
• Conducts initial assessment of clients diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and produces assessment report to include a recommendation for treatment and supervision hours.
• Assures clients receive interventions to meet the full extent of the services authorized; adjusts staffing of treatment team as appropriate to meet the needs of the client.
• Coaches clinical teams on the procedural implementation of treatment plans via team meetings and live/in-person supervision.
• Reviews data and reports submitted by the direct care team and recommends changes to the program, procedures, and data collection methods to assure programs reflect each child's development and progress towards identified goals.
• Observes and assesses client skills and progress to inform recommendations for ongoing intervention and behavioral programming.
• Creates and leads the implementation of Behavior Support Plans as appropriate.
• Collaborates with additional service providers on the client's support team to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Addresses program delivery with families, including parent/caregiver coaching, challenges with the implementation of the program, parent /caregiver participation, and work environment as necessary.
• Reviews progress reports and treatment plans, ensuring that they meet the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources and are clinically accurate and appropriate.
• Attends progress and treatment plan review meetings with families. Attaining and achieving position competencies in relation to role responsibilities.

• Provides clinical supervision for ABA Apprentices, including all associated documentation.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Meeting productivity requirements and providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of billable tasks that meets the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources and is HIPAA compliant.
• Track direct and indirect client sessions to ensure that services are provided to the full extent of the authorization for each client.
• Coordinate documentation to ensure reauthorization and continuation of services when necessary.
• Develops ideas, plans, and procedures for initiation, expansion, improvement, and evaluation of Easterseals ABA Services.

Marginal Responsibilities

• Participates in meetings and on committees as required and appropriate.
• Develops and presents staff in-service training and community education and/or training.
• Maintains awareness of trends and evidence-based practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge and skill necessary to independently provide evaluations and treatment plans related to credentialed/licensed field of practice.
• Ability to oversee and direct team members’ case assignments and provide timely performance-related feedback.
• Comprehensive understanding of accreditation requirements related to outcomes data collection, reporting, and communication.
• Ensures client and family confidentiality by complying with Easterseals policy and procedure, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act) requirements, and any other privacy requirements as may be specified by referral sources, funders or other licensing and regulatory entities.
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based methodologies found to benefit children diagnosed with ASD, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software and excel.

Mental Requirements:

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from clients, other staff members, the environment, and standard office machines and equipment.
• Ability to calmly handle and intervene when necessary, in behavioral and health-related incidents.
• Logic and reasoning for forecasting future needs, goals, and events.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.
• Ability to respond quickly to rush projects or emergencies.
• Logic and reasoning for forecasting future needs, goals, and events.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to 50lbs.
• Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Ability to utilize a computer, tablet, telephone, and copy machine.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Ability to drive to all Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius, as needed.

Work Environment:

• Routinely works in office environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Community Settings for meetings and direct service activities.
• Client homes for direct service activities.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain QBS Safety-Care training certification.
• Ability to maintain active BCBA certification status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.