Behavioral Assistant (BA)

Who is Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare:

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Serving the state of New Jersey. We are looking for Part Time Behavioral Assistants (BA’s) to join our team!

Benefits/Compensation:

Starting Rate $25.00/hour

We are open to referrals, please inquire about when speaking with your recruiter

A dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Ongoing Job Training

Group Health Coverage

Full-timers get 80 hours Paid Time Off Annually

Part-timers get 40 hours Paid Time Off Annually

Short/ Long Term Disability

Ancillary Health Benefits from AFLAC

Roles & Responsibilities:

A BA will visit the client at home or in the community to provide relief to caregivers and holistic support to youth. Our BA’s typically work 2-20 hours weekly in 2-4 hour shifts starting after 3 pm during the school year and as early as 8:30 am during the summer. Services are available any day of the week to accommodate the scheduling needs of our clients.

Individual Support Plan development and implementation

Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services

Submission of weekly clinical progress notes, within 24 hours of service provision Intake Data Assessments

Data collection and display (e.g., graphics) as authorized by a recipient’s behavioral analysis service plan

Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours

Implement interventions in the Individual Support Plan

Implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills reduction of problematic behaviors

Carry out treatment as designated by the supervising behavior analyst which includes:

Facilitating environmental arrangements

Using proactive strategies

Teaching and developing new skills

Managing specific consequences for behavior based on function

Must be willing to work with the child or youth to increase ADL (Assisted Daily Living) skills within their home as well as during community outings

Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan

Assist the behavior analyst in training of caregivers and/or staff

Crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention

Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed

Participate in required training

Skills/Abilities:

Active Listening & Critical Thinking

Positive leadership

Patience & Understanding

Compassion

Adaptability

Reliability & Attentiveness

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Understanding of evidence-based interventions for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities

Willing to be a positive role model and provide emotional & psychological support to clients

Knowledge of behavioral interventions

Qualifications:

Must have completed free CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or be able to complete within 6 months of hire… For more information: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/providers/csc/training/

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

2-4 years experience in behavioral healthcare (maladaptive behaviors)

2-4 years experience working with children with disabilities (developmental/intellectual disabilities, mental illness)

Valid NJ Driver’s license and proof of car insurance

Consent to and pass State/Federal Criminal Background Checks

Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) Welcome

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person