Behavior Specialist

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); In loco; USD 35.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

VisionLife & Disability

PTO begins accruing on your first day!

10 Paid Holidays – floating holiday

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Easterseals NH & VT invites applications for a Behavior Specialist to lead the development of comprehensive behavioral interventions using non-aversive approaches. The role includes program oversight, policy development, and ensuring compliance with relevant state, federal, and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include training direct and management staff, documenting behaviors, and writing monthly summaries.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with two years’ experience may substitute for a Master’s Degree.
• Twelve (12) years’ experience may substitute for the Master’s Degree.

Mansioni

• Oversee program compliance with state, federal, and licensing requirements.
• Train staff in non-aversive behavior supports, incident reporting, and client rights.
• Document and summarize target behaviors monthly per behavior support plans.
• Develop behavioral interventions using functional analysis and non-aversive methods.
• Develop protocols and guidelines for individuals served and write monthly reports.

Conoscenze

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Formazione

Master's degree in ABA or Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology with 2 years' experience

12 years' experience substituted for Master's

Strumenti

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description: Easterseals NH is seeking a Behavior Specialist for our team. Strong candidates will help to develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches. Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology, OR Twelve (12) years’ experience may be substituted for the Master’s Degree, OR Combination of Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with two (2) years’ experience with the targeted population may be substituted for Master’s Degree and required working experience Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with people who have developmental disabilities preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.
• Provide training to direct support staff and management staff in the areas of; physical interventions, non-aversive behavior supports, client rights, incident reporting, data collection and person specific plans & protocols.
• Facilitate and track the documentation of target behaviors as specified in each individual’s behavior support plan or guidelines and formally summarize on a monthly basis.
• Using functional analysis procedures, develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches.
• Develop protocols and guidelines for individuals served.
• Write monthly reports for all persons on psychological service caseload.
• Develop data collection & tracking systems for staff, providers and families.
• Work with department managers to identify individuals who require psychological services.
• Attend physician / psychiatric appointments as needed.
• Attend and participate in all applicable clinical and person-specific meetings.
• Participate in psycho-educational activities.
• Complete annual summaries based on review of all persons on caseload and review of managers’ monthly report.
• Responsible for processing appropriate billing materials.
• Respond to request for proposals based on analysis of program needs.

Compensation

Compensation: $58,656 Hours: Monday through Friday, full-time 40 hours

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• VisionLife & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

About Easterseals NH & VT

Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.