Behavior Specialist

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual day one

10 paid holidays

403(b) match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

NH Veteran-Friendly

Job summary

Easterseals NH seeks a Behavior Specialist to develop comprehensive non-aversive behavioral interventions and training plans, while overseeing program compliance with applicable regulations.

Role includes training staff, tracking behaviors, and producing monthly summaries. Requires advanced degree in behavior analysis/psychology or equivalent experience; driver’s license and transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience as specified.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program compliance with state, federal, and licensing requirements.
• Train direct support and management staff in behavior supports and incident reporting.
• Document target behaviors and summarize monthly.
• Develop comprehensive non-aversive behavioral interventions.
• Write monthly reports for psychological service caseload and manage data tracking.
• Identify individuals needing psychological services and attend clinical meetings.

Skills

Non-aversive behavior supports

Staff training

Program oversight

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with two years’ experience substituted for Master’s

Twelve years’ experience substituted for Master’s Degree

Job description

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

$58,656

Hours

Monday through Friday, full-time 40 hours

Benefits

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & 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.

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