What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist Assistant - Young Adult Program/Wildwood School position at Wildwood Programs?
Behavior Specialist Assistant - Young Adult Program/Wildwood School
Salary range $22.57/hr - $32.29/hr based on relevant experience
Do you enjoy working with young adults ages 18-22?
Are you looking for a career in Behavior Analysis? if so, Wildwood wants you to join our YAP team!
Please Submit a Resume and Cover Letter
Requirements
Education/Experience/Skills:
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Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education,or related field; plus experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
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Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education,or related field; plus 5 experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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- High School diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Who we are:
Wildwood School, a part of Wildwood Programs, provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible; Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests.
Who are we looking for:
We are looking for a Behavior Specialist Assistant observe; and document behaviors and work with students ages 18-22 with disabilities. This position works collaboratively with students and teams in assisting the Behavior Analyst/Specialist with developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Acts as a primary resource to staff in positive behavioral support & assists with de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
- Models positive behavioral support in an integrated team environment, fostering a comprehensive school wide plan to improve the lives of students.
- Serve as a trainer for CALM de-escalation and protective measures.
- Assists behavior analyst/specialist by ensuring that all appropriate documentation regarding behavioral interventions are documented, collected, analyzed, and maintained.
- Prepares for data collection with guidance from the behavior analyst/specialist
- Works in conjunction with the behavior analyst/specialist in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans, including direct assessment procedures such as PFA/SBT.
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Enters data and updates graphs, communicates changes and trends to the behavior
analyst/ specialist.
Other Work Requirements
- A valid New York State Drivers License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes deescalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.
Salary : $23 - $32
