BEHAVIORAL ANALYST I (UMP)

Posting Identification Number 47482

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Position Overview

Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Behavior Analyst II for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to perform professional behavioral analysis for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  Develops, implements and monitors behavioral program systems for assigned individuals. Trains program delivery staff in behavior analysis techniques. Develops program recommendations for inter-disciplinary or multi-disciplinary team review. Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.  Provides habilitation programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Essential Functions

Performs professional behavioral analysis for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Provides guidance and direction to Interdisciplinary Team members in the implementation of behavioral procedures to modify individuals’ behavior and assists in the development and implementation of specialized projects.
Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Team to develop, review and update assigned individuals habilitation plans.
Integrates facility and community-based services to meet each individual’s needs.
Verifies treatment procedures, restraints and seclusion are implemented only under proper approval and in compliance with facility and department regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires current, valid certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)* or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-D (BCBA-D) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), accredited by the by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or its successor organization and requires one (1) year of professional experience in, applied behavior analysis or completion of the agency-sponsored Behavior Analyst Associate program.
*A master’s degree is required to gain BCBA certification; a doctoral degree (PhD) is required to gain the BCBA-D designation.
For those positions serving as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals, such experience must be working directly with intellectually or developmentally disabled persons and appointees must successfully complete department training designed specifically for the QIDP before the completion of his/her probationary period.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekend, and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

How to Apply

https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/47482