Behavior Analyst

SUMMARY: Broadstep has been serving the community since 1972. We’re a diverse team of

first-class healthcare professionals supporting the IDD community with care, consideration, and

advocacy. We currently have an opportunity for a Behaviorist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive, therapeutic program is provided for the

individuals served.

• Provide ongoing assessment and observation of individuals served and create clinically

appropriate Behavioral Intervention Plans based on outcome of assessments conducted.

• Ensure that all direct care staff are trained and knowledgeable about individual behavior

plans.

• Act as an integral part of the individual’s clinical treatment team and ensure continuity of

care and clinical services.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments including FBA, FAST, MAS.
• Create and monitor implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans in accordance with ,

Broadstep Academy, and company standards.

• Provide ongoing support and training to Direct Support Professionals with regards to

individual Behavior Plans, levels of clinical supervision required, and additional clinical

interventions/services required.

• Provide crisis intervention to individuals served.

Participation in all Broadstep councils as assigned.

• Ensure that all applicable local, state, federal, and licensing regulations and internal

policies are followed.

• Maintain individual files and act as clinical liaison for assigned cases.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure completion of individual treatment plans in

compliance with the state of Illinois, Broadstep Academy and company regulations.

• Rotate 24-hour on-call with clinical team members.
• Performs all duties within HIPAA regulations.
• Implement policy and procedures across the healthcare facility.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of individual visits.
• Must successfully complete all required trainings identified in the subsidiary’s specific

training curriculum prior to the start date in the program and within six months according

to Broadstep’s training policies. Also, must successfully complete all components of the

On-the-Job (“OJT”) Training/Onboarding Experience and yearly Continuing Education

(“CE”) courses based on program/licensing/contractual requirements.

• Provide and ensure the complete service delivery in a healthy and safe manner that

supports Broadstep’s vision, mission and values.

• Must cooperate with the Licensee and Department in any inspection or investigations.
• Ensure the integration and implementation of all Broadstep and subsidiary policies,

procedures, state-specific regulatory requirements, contract stipulations and accreditation

standards, including but not limited to:

• Knowledge that abuse (physical, sexual, verbal/psychological), neglect,

exploitation and misappropriation and other code of ethics violations are against

the law and company code of conduct. The team member must be able to

implement all facets of the company’s Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and

Misappropriation policy, including the responsibility of being a mandatory reporter.

Per state requirements and company policy, team members will report immediately

to the state licenser, appropriate company personnel and external contacts, and

they will fully participate in all stages of an investigation pertaining to suspected

abuse by team members, parents and others. Additionally, the team member must

comply with any external (County, State or Federal) investigation or

inspection. Team Members in IL and NJ are required to contact state reporting

agencies immediately;

• Knowledge of all individual rights and the ability to identify, intervene and report

appropriately when observing a violation;

• Knowledge of the confidentiality policy and HIPAA laws, and always apply the

practices governing those policies and legislation;

• Knowledge of the subsidiary-implemented crisis intervention programs and be able

to implement all protocols as identified in the individual’s treatment plan;

• Knowledge of all company transportation procedures and operates all personal and

company vehicles in accordance with those policies;

• Knowledge of all company crisis/emergency plans and applies that knowledge

during each test drill and actual crisis situation.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or another human services related

field with experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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• Must be enrolled or eligible to enroll as IL Medicaid provider as Level 2 Behavior

Interventionist

• Possess at least 2 years’ experience with individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Requirement that the employee submit to a criminal background check, and be

determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working

with individuals served.

• Requirement that the employee agree to have their name checked against the Central

Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

• All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment.
• Experience utilizing Positive Behavior Supports and ABA.
• Availability for on-call rotation.
• Ability to anticipate challenges.
• Ability to work independently and cohesively with a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for

cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassmentfree

environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others;

Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work

responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;

Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to

others' ideas and tries new things.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts

responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and

promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure

quality.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and

openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a

positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and

group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually remain active, alert and able to respond to all scenarios.
• Possess the ability to perform and personally apply the state-specific crisis intervention

program and CPR/First Aid skills in their entirety in trainings and actual events.

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, and exposed to

bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.

• Continually required to stand, walk, sit, to utilize hand and finger dexterity, and required

to talk or hear.

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually

quiet to moderate.

• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color

vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


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