Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist

If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list youll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.

We're looking for a Behavior Support Coordinator (BCBA) to join our team!

As a BCBA, youll coordinate the Behavior Management Programs to include developing and implementing behavioral training, assessing individual behavior, training staff and monitoring the progress of individuals served.

Who will love this job:

A collaborative teammate you love working with others and know strong partnerships help achieve the best outcomes for the people you serve

A teacher - not only do you love providing relevant and tangible help to others, but you naturally bring tools and perspectives that facilitate growth and development to those around you.

An empathetic go-getter - you enjoy tackling new challenges and have an innate source of intensity, energy, and passion that enables you to get things done

A solutions-oriented problem-solver - you bring a thorough and conscientious approach to the development and implementation of behavior interventions, treatments, and plans.

What youll do:

• Develop and implement behavioral training programs designed to increase adaptive behaviors of individuals served and to modify maladaptive or problem behaviors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct ongoing behavior analysis through observations, review of data, and interviews. Recommend appropriate behavior intervention and support/consistency programs
• Develop and implement staff training programs in Mandt, positive behavioral interventions, and other areas related to behavioral training
• Maintain accurate records related to behavioral programs. Monitor progress of Behavior Intervention Programs and make revisions as needed
• Provide crisis intervention to individuals with behaviors jeopardizing safety of self or others
• Maintain contact with behavioral management team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, etc., to monitor the development of individuals served. Monitor effects of psychoactive medications on the health and behavior of individuals served
• Monitor quality of behavior management programs

Extras we think youll love:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (starts accruing immediately!)

You should have:

• Bachelors Degree in applied behavioral analysis, psychology, or education
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in the area of intervention and support.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Must complete ongoing inservice training as mandated.
• Previous experience in designing and implementing positive behavior programs is preferred.