Researcher I

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. 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. 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 (mailto:natasha.hake@siu.edu) Project 12-Ways has been in operation since 1979. We would love for you to join our team.