Behavioral Analyst I - # 38702

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021

Job Requisition ID: 38702

Opening Date: 11/26/2024

Closing Date: 12/11/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $5,423-$7,721/month ($65,076-$92,652/year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Lee

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

 

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

 

Posting Identification Number 38702

Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Behavioral Analyst 1 for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to perform professional behavioral analysis for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  Develops, implements and monitors behavioral program systems for assigned individual. 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 by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or its successor organization.
2. Requires one 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

1. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
2. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
3. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
4. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
6. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Tue- 10:00 am -6:30 pm, Thu 6:30 am-3:00pm 
Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mabley Developmental Center

Residential Services/Clinical Services
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Social Services

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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