Behavior Therapist Level 2

CTF Illinois is seeking a motivated Level 2 Behavior Therapist or BCaBA in the Charleston/central Illinois/Champaign-Urbana area to join our team of passionate behaviorists to promote our mission of empowering each individual we serve to live the life they want to live.

BACB supervision hours can be provided for free and during work hours for any level 2 seeking to take the BCBA exam. We're happy to learn and grow with you!

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide individual, group, and mental health supports to adults living at CTF using a variety of therapeutic techniques

• CTF encourages creativity and flexibility while individualizing all supports

• Complete relevant behavior assessments to determine support needs and to develop goals with the input of the person, their loved ones, and their support team

• CTF emphasizes empowering the individual to be part of their supports

• Develop individualized behavior support programs (BSP) that promote personal growth, independence, and adaptive behaviors

• CTF utilizes positive behavior supports and least restrictive interventions

• Model positive behavior supports and train direct care staff, family members, and others on the person's care team to most effectively implement BSP in natural environments

• CTF strives to create a collaborative environment with consistency across environments

• Analyze and interpret behavior data to create a monthly progress reports and to update BSPs to reflect most up-to-date support needs

• CTF implements data-driven supports

• Participate in Behavior Management Committee

• CTF ensures all plans are reviewed and approved by representatives of multiple disciplines as well as advocates who reside at CTF

• Complete ongoing observations in CILA, CDS, and community settings to identify individual strengths and needs, skills, preferences, and any barriers to personal success

• CTF hopes to create a comfortable and enriching environment for the people served

• Deliver timely and accurate services and documentation including but not limited to: DHS 56U billable hours, assessments, BSPs, monthly updates, and correspondence with external caregivers and providers

• CTF complies with organizational, regulatory, and accrediting agency standards to provide enriching, ethical, and life-changing supports

• Pursue professional staff development opportunities and ongoing continuing education to deliver best practices

• CTF aims to provide innovative and evolving supports

• Engage in hands-off crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation services as needed

• CTF utilizes SafetyCare principles to provide individualized and least-restrictive reactive measures

• Offers ability to work from home 2 days per week after one month of employment and demonstrating ability to work independently + requires travel to multiple locations in the Charleston and Mattoon area

• CTF allows flexibility to work in various environments to maximize productivity

• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, flexible start and end times, no night or weekend requirements

• CTF values maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

Required Experience, Education and/or Training:

• Bachelors Degree in a human services-related program. Masters Degree Preferred.

• Meet the qualifications of a Level 2 Behavior Therapists with DHS-DDD.

• Minimum of 1-year experience working with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities.

• Willingness to travel locally and work in persons home environment.

• Valid Illinois Drivers License and auto insurance.

• At least 1,500 hours of coursework, training and/or supervised professional experience in the application of behavior analysis under a BCBA or licensed psychologist.

Additional Experience, Education and/or Training Preferred:

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Ability to adhere to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as demonstrating sound professional judgment at all times.

• Specialized training and/or previous experience with developmentally disabled adults and/or children preferred.