Researcher I

Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

3d

About The Position

The College of Health and Human Services is hiring a Researcher I for Project 12-Ways, a comprehensive in-home behavioral service that provides training to families with a history of child abuse and neglect. This is a term, full-time position in the School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The position travels to client homes and referring agencies, assists with collecting and maintaining treatment, program, evaluation, and quality-control data, and provides technical assistance to project counselors and research staff delivering treatment in clients’ homes. The employee attends weekly office staffing meetings to discuss client progress. The role is expected to have 80% of worked time billable or devoted to direct client services. It requires a flexible schedule to meet client needs, composure and professionalism when working with non-compliant clients, and the ability to spend 90 minutes in homes with environmental neglect.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Social Work, by the date of hire.
• Demonstrated flexibility in maintaining a changing schedule and a full client caseload.
• Ability to remain composed and professional when dealing with non-compliant clients.
• Ability to spend 90 minutes in homes with environmental neglect.
• Must pass a DCFS and SIU background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• Submit a letter of application, CV/resume, and three references.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the child welfare system or in behavioral analysis and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and from client homes and various referring agencies.
• Assist with collection and maintenance of treatment, program, evaluation, and quality-control data.
• Provide technical assistance to project counselors and research staff in the direct in-home delivery of treatment to families with a child abuse history.
• Attend weekly office staffing meetings to discuss the progress of each client.
• Meet the expectation that 80% of worked time is billable or devoted to direct client services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level