Behavior Specialist/BCBA

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

(Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred) – Easthampton, MA. Day Shift - 35 hour fully benefitted position - Monday-Friday - salary range is $37-$40/hour

Join a team where you will make a real difference in someone’s life. A Riverside employee once said, "I love my job. Our program participants make me smile every day and they are the warmest individuals I have ever known. I help them achieve their personal goals and it is such a rewarding experience to see and feel the impact of Riverside’s mission first-hand."

Riverside’s mission of empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live rich and full lives has positively impacted individuals throughout Western Massachusetts for over 56 years.

Riverside Industries is seeking a full time BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/ BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred) to join a dedicated and mission-driven team in its Life Enrichment (day habilitation) Department. The purpose of this position is to develop and monitor behavior support plans and individual treatment plans, while maintaining the highest standards of clinical ethics. The BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/ BCBA provides staff training and development opportunities specific to clinical programming. In addition, the BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/ BCBA will represent Riverside as a clinician in meetings with state agencies.

The role of the BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) offers exciting opportunities for creative and structured engagement with Riverside’s program participants. You will watch them grow as individuals while they gain independence and confidence through your teaching process.

The requirements of the BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred) include but are not limited to:

• One year’s experience developing behavioral programming for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Preferred to be be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a certificate program to become Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Must have effective organization, time management, problem solving, interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Good body mechanics and strength are needed when assisting program participants.
• Preferred– BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
• Preferred - working knowledge of DDS and MassHealth regulations relevant to clinical practice; ensure that regulations are followed.

Shifts: Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) and Holiday policy (11 paid holidays)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• A variety of employee appreciation celebrations – including quarterly breakfasts, employee picnics, and more.
• RSI encourages your feedback right away – we have an open-door environment, and you will have a personal meeting with our President/CEO 30 days after employment.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

Riverside Industries is located in downtown Easthampton, MA. Applicants should be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate before starting work (Required).

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)
• Massachusetts BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST/BCBA Certification (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time (35 hours/week)

This is NOT a remote position