BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - SUNLAND

Behavioral Specialist - Career ServicePosition Number: 67014853Salary: $43,680.00 - $46,761.78 AnnuallyThis is professional work that completes assessments, develop behavioral programs, and provide training to staff in a multiple residential unit:Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required.The Work You Will Do:Assessing maladaptive behaviors, which present barriers to independent functioning, by developing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).Developing and updating behavioral procedures and data collection systems for reduction of maladaptive behavior through assessing graphic data presentations.Providing technical assistance to staff in areas of maladaptive behavior reduction and/or skill acquisition.Attending meetings of Interdisciplinary Team including, but not limited to, Local Review Committee (LRC), Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings, active treatment meetings, and psychiatric consultations as a representative of behavioral services.Assist with all aspects of the token store operations including, but not limited to, stocking shelves, shopping for items, and conducting preference assessments.Providing technical assistance to providers represented by other professionals (e.g. recreation, pre-vocational skills, etc.)Reviewing progress of maladaptive behavior reduction programs.Provide support for Individual and/or group counseling related to resident needs.Perform other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Exceptional Student Education, or a related field; Preference: bachelor's degree with certification as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Exceptional Student Education, or a related field.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:Knowledge of the theories and principles of behavior analysis, psychology or learning theory.Knowledge of functional behavior assessment.Ability to administer and interpret adaptive behavior instruments.Ability to prepare therapeutic program and reports.Ability to graph, analyze and interpret psychological data.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Retiree Notice: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.Direct Deposit Program: As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution.Background Screening Requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Recruiting Contact: Lizzie Holland Human Resource Specialist/Recruitment Manager Sunland Human Resources Division of Administration and Facility Operations E-mail: View email address on click.appcast.io 3700 Williams Drive Marianna, FL. 32446