Behavior Specialist

POSITION AVAILABLE: Behavior Specialist OR Behavior Analyst

POSITION LOCATION: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) serving the Educational Learning Center in Pipestone, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists school districts in the design and implementation of child-specific individualized intervention plans; conducts behavioral assessments; assist with program design, data collection and monitoring.

Provides consultative support and training to teachers and district staff. Conducts behavioral assessments, skills assessments and develops individualized behavior plans. Trains and oversees implementation of behavior analytic interventions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assists in developing and implementing appropriate assessments and behavioral intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases; participates in child study staffings – provides feedback on behavioral assessments, interventions, and strategies; provides technical support and in-service training programs for teachers and other staff; consults and provides parent and staff training; provides regular service reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with implementation of behavior plans; serves as a liaison between school and other agencies.

Develops and implements appropriate assessments and behavioral intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases; consults and provides staff training to support intervention plans at school; provides technical support and in-service training programs for teachers and other staff on applied behavioral analysis; and provides regular service reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with implementation of behavior plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree required with job related experience. Valid driver’s license required.

:Master’s Degree required and must have or be willing to obtain Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification. Valid driver’s license required.

CONTRACT/SALARY: This full-time position begins immediately, with an annual salary range of $49,962 to $71,158 for the Behavior Specialist role or $63,076 - $89,836 for the Behavior Analyst role, depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits, details of which can be found here. Candidates who have not previously served in a Behavior Specialist or Behavior Analyst position within our organization are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Human Resources at 507-537-2285 or hr@swwc.org.

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: Contact Amber Bruns at 507-337-2946 or amber.bruns@swwc.org

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC? The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,962.00 - $71,158.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,962 - $71,158