BEHAVIOR THERAPIST LEVEL 2

CTF Illinois is seeking a motivated Certified Level 2 Behavior Therapist or BCaBA in the South Suburbs of Chicago 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 DHS certified level 2 seeking to take the BCBA exam. We’re happy to learn and grow with you!

Full Time Monday- Friday, No On Call!

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
• Travel required to multiple locations in South Suburbs of Chicago and Charleston, IL area

We offer:

• Pay Rate: $ 60,000- 65,000 annually
• Health benefits and optional vision, dental, short and long term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance for full-time employees
• Company paid life insurance for all full-time employees
• Vacation and paid sick leave for all employees
• 401k with company matching

CTF Illinois is dedicated to empowering adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to LIVE. WORK. ADVOCATE. Our success is measured in the number of lives we touch with the quality programs and services we provide. These person-centered programs are fueled by our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous donors. CTF Illinois offers a wide range of community-based programs and services striving to meet the needs and choices of each person we serve. We support people and their families by providing personalized planning and various resources to assist them in creating their life-long journey.

CTF Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Certification as a level 2 behavior provider from Illinois DHS-DDD or BCaBA certification from the BACB
• Bachelors degree in a human services-related field, Masters preferred
• Basic user knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), and/or other PC applications
• Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle for use on company business, auto insurance, and acceptable driving record – position requires travel to multiple locations in the South Suburbs area and Charleston, IL
• Subject to all required background checks
• Comfortability leading trainings, modeling BSP protocols in-situ, providing beneficial feedback, advocating for people being supported, and recommending creative approaches to improve the lives of the individuals supported
• Ability to adhere to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as demonstrating
• sound clinical judgment at all times

Additional Experience Preferred:

• Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
• Specialized training and/or previous experience with adults diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience completing assessments to write, train, and implement BSPs
• Experience collaborating with a team of interdisciplinary providers to provide well-rounded supports
• Experience working in a CILA and/or CDS setting
• DHS 56U provider approval