BEHAVIORAL ANALYST I (UPWARD MOBILITY)

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 10/17/2024
Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $5,423-$7,721 per month ($65,076-$92,652 per year)  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Kankakee  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC062   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  38099

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Behavior Analyst I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs professional behavioral analysis for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

2. 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.

3. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Team to develop, review and update assigned individuals habilitation plans.

4. Integrates facility and community-based services to meet each individual’s needs.

5. Verifies treatment procedures, restraints and seclusion are implemented only under proper approval and in compliance with facility and department regulations.

6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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 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