Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA

Location: Springfield, Illinois 62701

Job Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, W2

Work Setting: Residential and Community-Based Services

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on client needs

Pay: Starting at $85,000 annually

Avento Health has partnered with a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental and related disabilities to identify a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for a full-time opportunity in the Springfield, Illinois area.

This role is a strong fit for a BCBA who wants meaningful, hands-on clinical work without a set minimum billable hour requirement. The BCBA will support individuals in residential, home, and community-based settings while collaborating with direct care staff, guardians, internal teams, and outside providers.

This opportunity offers a stable full-time schedule, mission-driven work, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a practical day-to-day impact for individuals receiving behavioral support services.



Sign-on and relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates who commit to one year of employment.

Position Highlights

Starting pay of $85,000 annually

No set minimum billable hours required

Full-time W2 employment

Typically Monday through Friday schedule

Residential, home, and community-based service delivery

Meaningful work supporting individuals with developmental and related disabilities

Collaboration with direct care staff, interdisciplinary teams, guardians, and outside providers

Sign-on and relocation assistance may be available with a one-year commitment

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

About the Role

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will develop, update, and oversee Behavior Support Programs and related clinical documentation for individuals receiving services in residential and community-based environments.

This is a field-based clinical role that involves direct observation, behavioral assessment, staff guidance, intervention planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The BCBA will help ensure behavior support strategies are clinically appropriate, clearly documented, consistently implemented, and aligned with each individual’s needs.

The role is ideal for a BCBA who enjoys applied, real-world behavior support outside of a traditional clinic model and values collaboration, practical problem-solving, and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and oversee Behavior Support Programs and related clinical documentation

Complete behavioral assessments, functional behavior analyses, risk assessments, and monthly notes

Provide behavior support planning, intervention recommendations, and individualized strategies

Train and support direct care staff on behavior intervention strategies and individualized plans

Provide supervision and behavioral guidance aligned with BCBA standards

Monitor implementation quality, documentation accuracy, and opportunities for retraining

Collaborate with internal teams, guardians, direct support staff, residential staff, and outside providers

Support individuals in residential, home, community, and other client environments as needed

Respond to phone-based on-call needs as required

Maintain strong documentation and communication with all relevant parties

Required Qualifications

Active BCBA certification through the BACB

Ability to provide supervision

Experience with behavior assessments, intervention planning, and staff support

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work

Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

Comfort working in residential, home, and community-based settings

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in residential, community-based, or developmental disabilities settings

Experience supporting individuals with developmental or related disabilities

Experience training direct support staff or interdisciplinary teams

Comfort working independently across multiple service environments

Skills

Behavior assessment and analysis

Behavior support planning

Functional behavior assessment

Staff training and supervision

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Person-centered care

Community-based service delivery

Work Environment

Behavior Analysts have an office location to work from, but most services are delivered onsite in individuals’ homes, residential environments, community settings, and during outings.

This is a hands-on, field-based role with scheduling flexibility based on client needs. The role is best suited for someone who is comfortable working across multiple environments and partnering closely with direct care teams.

Nearby Candidate Areas

Candidates in Springfield, Chatham, Decatur, Lincoln, Jacksonville, and nearby Central Illinois communities are encouraged to apply if they are comfortable commuting to the Springfield-area service region.

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical plan options, dental insurance, vision insurance, telemedicine and virtual mental health access, prescription benefits, long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time employees, employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible employees, and voluntary life coverage options.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and official plan documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avento Health and its client partner are equal opportunity employers and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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