Part-Time Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBALBA) Chicago

3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago IL MondayFriday Part-time Schedule - no evenings or weekends.

Hourly Rate & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $36-$41/hour
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs.
• Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
• Free Onsite Parking

Apply today at to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

About the Role

Merlin Day Academy is an intensive therapeutic day program providing education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment for children ages 6-14 with autism AHD sensory processing disorder and other neurodiverse needs. Our relationship-based family-centered approach focuses on helping students build the skills that foster success in their community and beyond.

As a Part-Time BCBA at Merlin Day Academy you will provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and families in our clinic clients schools and homes. Youll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ADHD sensory processing disorder and other neurodiverse needs supporting their cognitive social emotional adaptive and developmental growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide caregiver coaching and support.
• Conduct behavioral assessments.
• Develop evidence-based individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans.
• Supervise and mentoring RBTs and ABA students if applicable.
• Collaborate daily with occupational physical and speech therapists social workers educators and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Current BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB
• Active Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license through IDFPR
• Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs including but not limited to lifting children therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard desktop and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Merlin Day Academy

At Merlin Day Academy we provide a supportive team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. Youll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation evidence-based therapeutic interventions and growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Merlin Day Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such it is the policy of the Company that hiring training employment advancement compensation benefits and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race ancestry color religion national origin sex pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender (including gender identity and expression) sexual orientation age citizenship status order of protection status marital status physical or mental disability military or veteran status unfavorable discharge from military service arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged sealed or impounded) or as otherwise prohibited by law.

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