BEHAVIORAL ANALYST I (UMP)

Governor of Illinois; Anna (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Behavior Analyst I for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. You will perform professional behavioral analysis, develop programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and train staff in behavioral techniques. This position offers a full-time salaried role with competitive benefits, emphasizing the state's commitment to social equity and care for vulnerable populations.

Benefits

Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Qualifications

• Requires current certification as BCBA or BCBA-D.
• One year of professional experience in applied behavior analysis.
• Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs behavioral analysis for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Develops and monitors behavioral program systems.
• Trains staff in behavior analysis techniques.

Skills

Behavioral analysis

Team collaboration

Program development

Education

Master’s degree for BCBA certification

Doctoral degree for BCBA-D

Job description

Job Requisition ID:47482
Opening Date: 06/02/2025

Closing Date: 06/13/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:BEHAVIOR ANALYST I - 04371
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/25) $5,637-$8,026/month ($67,644-$96,312/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:

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

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Why Work for Illinois?

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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 beworking directly with intellectually or developmentally disabled persons and appointees mustsuccessfully complete department training designed specifically for the QIDP before the completion ofhis/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.

Work Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (2 late nights per month, 10:30pm -7:00pm), 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location:1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

DD Services - Psychology
Agency Contact:[e-mail]
Posting Group:Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 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

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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