Behavior Specialist

Overview

$26 per hour

$2,500 sign-on bonus

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the development and daily oversight of behavior education services. This will include the direct training of Direct Support Staff.

• Completion of initial standardized assessments and baseline assessments of functioning.
• Completion of individual goals and objectives to be included in the Individual Support Plan.
• Development of teaching procedures for the implementation of each of the goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan.
• Collection of data for each goal and objective frequency as defined in the teaching plans and programs.
• Submission of all data sheets to agency Consulting Psychologist and/or Clinical Director as directed.
• Completion of progress reports as noted in Individual Support Plan.
• Analysis of data collected and development of graphic data presentations to determine teaching program effectiveness.
• Participation in Team meetings for all individuals assigned on caseload as needed.
• Schedule and facilitate training and observation sessions with staff as needed.
• Communicate any educational, behavioral or family concerns to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff training as assigned or per agency policy.
• Implements and fosters the principles of self-advocacy which promote an independent lifestyle and respect for program participants.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of community agencies, businesses and members, verbally or in writing.
• Adheres to all Human Rights policies and procedures, completes incident reports as needed, and provides the least restrictive environment, while adhering to each participant’s level of supervision.
• Is a Safety Care Trainer.

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• ABA or BCBA certification or close to completion of certification required (RBT certification is not an eligible exception).