What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Behavior Specialist position at ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM?
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Description
The Behavior Specialist provides direct person-centered behavioral services in the Childrens Education Program. The Behavior Specialist works along with Education Administration and Education Behavioral Services to conduct observations, assist in writing behavior support plans (BSPs) and skill acquisition programs, provide training on behavior support plans/skill acquisition plans, oversee data collection on BSPs and skill acquisition programs, promote PBIS and Tier 1 supports and provide direct intervention as necessary. The Behavior Specialist also provides staff and family training and oversight of plan implementation.
QUALITY OF LIFE EXPECTATION FOR ALL STAFF:
To actively further the agencys mission to optimize quality of life (QofL) for individuals served by monitoring and implementing systems that promote the QofL of the individuals in our care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains knowledge of autism spectrum and related disorders.
- Assists in conducting all relevant assessments (VB, skill acquisition such as AFLS, maladaptive behavior, preference assessments etc).
- Assists in the development, training of quality behavior support plans and skill acquisition programs.
- Maintains appropriate data collection systems that include data analysis and database decision making.
- Provides ongoing training and effective communication to program staff regarding the individual, setting goals and intervention planning.
- Utilizes efficient and effective communication strategies to promote an open exchange of relevant information in supporting our participants.
- Develops participant and program specific reports and summaries.
- Participates in agency trainings
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Behavioral Services and Education Administration
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS in Psychology or other relevant human services discipline required
- MA Preferred
- Experience in ABA preferred, but not required. Should have interest in pursuing career development in ABA.
BENEFITS:
- Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in your 1st year (sick, vacation, holiday, etc.)
- College partnerships that provide discounts
- Scholarships available!
- 403B with company match
- Agency Sponsored Activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
- And much more, see link below:
Anderson Center for Autism offers our employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/human-resources/benefits-package/
This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.
EOE
Keyword Search: Autism, Education, School, Behavioral, BCBA, Behavior Analysis, ABA, Direct Support, Teacher Aide, Treatment Team, ASD, Developmental Disabilities, Non-Profit
Salary : $22 - $24
