Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist

Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Supervisor) and Assistant Director, Clinical Services, the Behavior Specialist will support the behavioral needs of students with Autism and/or other developmental disorders. This position is designed to support an individual who is completing graduate coursework and/or receiving supervision necessary to take the BCBA exam.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers, clinical staff, and paraprofessionals in developing, monitoring, and/or implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments and interventions.
• Assist the teacher, behavior analysts, paraeducators and other clinical staff in preparing student materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Utilize safe & appropriate procedures when interacting with students as prescribed by Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training.
• Assist BCBA in conducting various functional assessment methodologies, including, but not limited to, descriptive and analogue functional assessments.
• Attend regular supervision meetings with assigned BCBA clinical supervisors and effectively respond to feedback.
• Perform other duties related to the BCBA Task List, as directed by BCBA/Supervisor and/or clinical team leader.
• Daily data collection and graphing of all required data as directed by teacher, BCBA and/or other clinical staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a strong passion for applied behavior analysis.
• Knowledge in the use of technology to collect, analyze, and graph data.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement and monitor strategies for changing behavior under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology.
• Ability to interpret and implement written clinical protocols.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis management procedures.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must maintain a professional appearance per River Street School/CREC Policy.

Basic & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Once certified, must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize Safety Care procedures.

Requirements:

• Must have a four-year bachelor's degree in education, psychology or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program to obtain their BCBA and/or eligible to pursue (or actively obtaining) necessary supervision hours toward BCBA certification.
• Once hired, must successfully make progress in meeting training competencies as identified by the BACB toward application for the BCBA certification.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred, including ongoing maintenance of RBT certification.

Experience:

• Required: Several years working in the field of Developmental Disabilities/Human Services.
• Preferred: Experience working with school aged children/young adults in a classroom or 1:1 setting.
• Preferred: Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Related Training:

• Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and training included, but not limited to: Annual Safety Care, RBT continuing education, and other related training and in-services as directed by supervisor.