What are the responsibilities and job description for the Researcher I position at Project 12-Ways Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
Description
The College of Health and Human Services is advertising for a Researcher I position in Project 12-Ways. Project 12-Ways is a comprehensive in-home behavioral service providing training to families with a history of child abuse and neglect. This is a term, full-time position within the School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
Travel to and from the client homes and various referring agencies. Assist in the 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. Must attend weekly staffing meetings in office to discuss the progress of each client. Expected to meet 80% of worked time to be billable/ direct client services. The most complex problems faced by this position are the requirement to have a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients, the requirement to remain composed and professional dealing with non-compliant clients, and the requirement to be able to spend 90 minutes in homes with environmental neglect.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Social Work, by date of hire. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in maintaining a changing schedule and full client caseload
Preferred Qualifications: Preference for experience in working with the child welfare system or in behavioral analysis and therapy.
Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV/resume, must be able to pass a DCFS and SIU background check, a valid driver's license, and three references.
Contact: Natasha Hake, natasha.hake@siu.edu
Description
The College of Health and Human Services is advertising for a Researcher I position in Project 12-Ways. Project 12-Ways is a comprehensive in-home behavioral service providing training to families with a history of child abuse and neglect. This is a term, full-time position within the School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
Travel to and from the client homes and various referring agencies. Assist in the 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. Must attend weekly staffing meetings in office to discuss the progress of each client. Expected to meet 80% of worked time to be billable/ direct client services. The most complex problems faced by this position are the requirement to have a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients, the requirement to remain composed and professional dealing with non-compliant clients, and the requirement to be able to spend 90 minutes in homes with environmental neglect.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Social Work, by date of hire. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in maintaining a changing schedule and full client caseload
Preferred Qualifications: Preference for experience in working with the child welfare system or in behavioral analysis and therapy.
Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV/resume, must be able to pass a DCFS and SIU background check, a valid driver's license, and three references.
Contact: Natasha Hake, natasha.hake@siu.edu
TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WITH SIUC AT THE LINK BELOW:
www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu?keywords=researcher 1
Supplemental Information
Project 12-Ways has been in operation since 1979. We would love for you to join our team.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,008.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Carbondale, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person