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Behavior Specialist

Top Care Support
Medford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Summary
The Behavioral Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. This position focuses on conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to enhance the quality of life for participants. The Behavioral Specialist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for individuals. The Behavioral Specialist combines their expertise in psychology, behavior analysis, and therapeutic techniques to help individuals achieve their personal and developmental goals. This role requires compassion, patience, and a keen understanding of human behavior.

Behavioral Specialist Core Responsibilities & Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments
  • Develop individualized behavior intervention plans
  • Implement behavior modification techniques and strategies
  • Collect and analyze behavioral data for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with BCBA, parents, direct support providers, and program managers
  • Provide training and support for staff and parents
  • Monitor and document progress and adjust plans as necessary
  • Advocate for the needs of individuals with behavioral challenges
  • Facilitate social skills training and other group interventions
  • Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Stay current with research and best practices in behavioral science
  • Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training and support to direct support providers and family members to ensure that the individuals served receive the best possible care.

Behavioral Specialist Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Education or a related field
  • Experience working with diverse populations, behavior analysis or a related discipline
  • Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings
  • Advanced data collection and analysis skills
  • Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans
  • Experience in behavior management tools
  • Robust capacity for creative problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Understanding of behavioral assessment and intervention methods
  • Strong observational and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Commitment to ethical practice and professional development
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with relevant software

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Choose your own hours
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Weekends as needed

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45

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