Behavior Specialist

Arc Broward; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer matching

26 Paid Days off annually

Job summary

Arc Broward is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support the team in implementing behavior plans and coaching staff. The role focuses on modeling positive strategies, de-escalation, and intervention to help children develop adaptive behaviors.

Compensation starts at $45,000 annually, rising to $47,000 with RBT certification, plus full-time benefits. Work hours are Monday-Friday with a 40-hour schedule at the Deerfield Beach location; full-time benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Psychology or related field plus 2+ years of experience including implementation of ABA plans and crisis intervention with individuals with developmental disabilities or High School diploma plus 4+ years of experience.
• RBT Certification required within 1 year of employment.
• Valid FL driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Behavioral Team Leader in conducting assessment and developing behavior plans that help the children develop skills and adaptive behaviors.
• Trains and coaches direct support professionals to implement the behavior plans and document data.
• Leads the classrooms teams in procedures to prevent and de-escalate crisis behaviors and implement positive classroom management strategies.
• Monitors the progress of each student through analysis of data and ensures procedural modifications are made as warranted.
• Leads the classrooms teams in engagement of all activities and lessons using positive prompting and reinforcement.
• Models and reinforces effective classroom management, prevention, de-escalation, crisis management, and transition strategies.

Skills

ABA plans experience

RBT Certification

Valid FL driver’s license

Education

Associate Degree in Psychology or related field

High School diploma

Job description

Behavior Specialist - Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Location: Bright Horizons Center at Deerfield Beach, FL

Shift

40 hours - M-F 10:30am – 6:30pm (9:00am - 5:00pm in summer and six non-school days during year)

$45,000 or $47,000 with RBT certification with full-time benefits

Arc Broward is looking for aBehavior Specialist to support the team in the implementation of behavior plans. As a Behavior Specialist, you play an essential role in modeling and coaching positive behavioral strategies and interactions and prevention, de-escalation, and intervention strategies.

What makes Arc Broward great?

• Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
• Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovative
• Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
• Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!

We have fantastic benefits such as:

• Unlimited, generousEmployee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program resources for all staff (and immediate family members) for work-life balance, stress management, and other life challenges
• Traditional benefits, likeMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverage;Life insurance,Short / Long term disabilityplans, and supplemental Aflac insurance plans.
• Retirement plan withemployer matching contributions
• 26 Paid Days off annually

What does a BehavioralSpecialist Do?

• Assists the Behavioral Team Leader in conducting assessment and developing behavior plans that help the children develop skills and adaptive behaviors
• Trains and coaches direct support professionals to implement the behavior plansand document data
• Leads the classrooms teams in procedures to prevent and de-escalate crisis behaviors and implement positive classroom management strategies
• Monitors the progress of each student through analysis of data and ensures procedural modifications are made as warranted
• Leads the classrooms teams in engagement of all activities and lessons using positive prompting and reinforcement
• Models and reinforces effective classroom management, prevention, de-escalation, crisis management, and transition strategies

Required Qualification/Skills:

• Associate Degree in Psychology or related field plus 2 or more years of experience including implementation of ABA plans and crisis intervention with individuals with developmental disabilities or High School diploma plus 4 or more years of experience
• RBT Certificationrequired within 1 year of employment
• Valid FL driver’s license

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities

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