Education Behavior Specialist

Join our team in Staatsburg, NY, and make a meaningful impact in the field of autism and behavioral services. We are seeking a dedicated professional to support our mission of providing exceptional care and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
• Assist with conducting assessments, including VB-MAPP, skill acquisition assessments (e.g., AFLS), maladaptive behavior assessments, and preference assessments.
• Support the development and training of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs.
• Maintain effective data collection systems, including data analysis and data-based decision making.
• Provide ongoing training and clear communication to program staff regarding individual goals, interventions, and behavioral supports.
• Promote open and effective communication to support collaboration across teams.
• Develop participant- and program-specific reports and documentation.
• Participate in training initiatives and professional development activities.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by Behavioral Services and Education Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related human services field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred, but not required.
• Interest in pursuing career development in ABA required; must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a master’s-level ABA program within six months of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.