Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Adult

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$87k

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Job Description

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and work as active members of their communities. Our Employment Services team operates in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment that combines person‑centered supports with strong administrative and data practices to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Adult

Annual $85, 490

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in clinical psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related human‑services fields
  • BCBA certification and a valid Illinois driver's license
  • Minimum two years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, including one year in behavior analysis
  • Ability to supervise interns/Level 2 providers, respond to crises, and work a flexible schedule

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is seeking an experienced, mission‑driven Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who excels in developing behavior plans, leading teams, and promoting independence, safety, and meaningful community participation for those served.

In this position, the BCBA will oversee the assessment, development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized behavior support plans. Duties include supervising Behavior Services staff, conducting staff training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing direct support during behavioral crises.

The BCBA will collaborate extensively with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external providers to ensure services align with each participant's physical, social, and emotional needs.

This position also requires maintaining accurate data collection, completing billing requirements, and participating in organizational initiatives that enhance program quality.

If you are passionate about empowering adults with disabilities and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission‑driven team.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will oversee the assessment, development, and implementation of individualized behavior support plans for adults with disabilities. They are also responsible for supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing direct support during behavioral crises.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionStaff SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase Management

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 45 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$87kApplied Behavior Analysis median $83k (middle half $80k–$90k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Illinois113 active2,510 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 40% no call · 78% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,150 in the last 30 days702 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
44%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,499 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

Non-profit Organization Management
Cicero, IL
201-500 employees

Living in Cicero

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.