Behavior Analyst- BCBA / Behavior Specialist Level II

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position serves as a member of the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network’s (ICPN) Support Service Teams responsible for providing individual therapeutic supports to children and adults with an intellectual/developmental disability, many of whom are dually diagnosed with a mental illness.

Salary: $56,000-$76,000

Location: Carbondale, IL

REPORTS TO:

Associate Program Director

NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT:

Illinois Crisis Prevention Network

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides case management services to people and their families by identifying and linking necessary resources.
• Develops an Action Plan and/or Behavior Plan when necessary for people served.
• May deliver individual ABA therapy services when appropriate for people served.
• Works closely with other services providers including Individual Service Coordination agencies, agencies providing DHS-DDD waiver funded services, families, and schools to collaborate and facilitate consistent service delivery across all systems.
• Develops and facilitates comprehensive trainings for families and service providers specific to person receiving support.
• Complete and maintain all documentation and weekly reporting for clinical chart.  This includes but is not limited to action plans, weekly updates, training materials, and billing
• Participates in weekly team meetings, didactics, and case consultations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of resources and clinical supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness. 
• Able to make independent decisions and problem solve.
• Able to deal effectively with staff, program participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Able to promote good staff relations and employee morale
• Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, necessary for providing quality care
• Able to execute policies, procedures, and regulations and when necessary, explain them to program participants, family members, members of the community, and staff from other agencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strongly self-motivated

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift over 40 lbs from floor to waist unassisted.
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs and maneuver wheelchairs weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods.
• Frequent activities include driving, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to move quickly to prevent harm to self when working with a person who is aggressive
• Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a bachelors or master’s degree in behavior analysis and has attained or is working toward independent BCAB certification.
• Previous experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with a good driving record

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Year-end Bonus
• Cookie Jar Loans

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-exempt

DISCLAIMER:

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT:

Trinity Services, Inc.—Illinois Crisis Prevention Network is an equal opportunity employer.  In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.  Trinity Services, Inc.—Illinois Crisis Prevention Network prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Trinity Services, Inc.—Illinois Crisis Prevention Network conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.