Behavior Specialist

Milestones Behavioral Services, LLC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan benefits

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Milestones Behavioral Services, LLC in Milford, CT seeks an on-site ABA paraprofessional to implement IEP-based programs and provide direct student care under BIP guidance. The role includes data collection, graphing, and preparing materials for the day, with supervision during community outings and vocational placements.

You will follow safety procedures, wear PPE as needed, and engage in trainings while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in implementing behavioral assessment/treatment programs with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and email communication.
• Good organizational, multitasking and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in onsite direct implementation of ABA programs across sessions for all areas of the student’s IEP.
• Provide direct student care following the prescribed BIP.
• Collect and record data on observable student behavior.
• Maintain student graphs and graphing systems via graphing software or other visual displays.
• Prepare student materials for the school day.
• Accompany students on community outings and vocational placements as specified.
• Apply all safety procedures when transporting or working with students; PPE used as required.
• Maintain dignity, confidentiality and professionalism with students.
• Participate in trainings (in-person, synchronous, asynchronous, or remote).
• Maintain open communication, including email.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Email proficiency

Job description

The Essential Functions of this position are:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must participate in onsite direct implementation of ABA programs across sessions for all areas of student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide direct student care following the prescribed Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Collect and record data on observable student behavior.
• Participate in the upkeep of student graphs and graphing systems via graphing software or other visual display.
• Prepare student materials for the school day (preparing student workspace, and classroom, obtaining required materials for the day, etc.).
• Accompany students on community outings and/or vocational placements as specified by student’s programming.
• Apply all MBS safety procedures when transporting or working with students. May include physical management, environmental awareness, maintaining line of sight supervision, using and wearing PPE etc.
• Properly wear PPE, attend all training related to PPE and follow all safety procedures and requirements with or without accommodation.
• Maintain dignity, confidentiality & professionalism with students while adhering to policy and protocols.
• Participate in MBS assigned trainings – in person, synchronous, asynchronous or remote.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication, including e-mail communication.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

The minimum qualifications and requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with the developmentally disabled population is highly preferred.
• A basic knowledge of computer systems, applicable software and proficiency with e-mail communication.
• Good organizational, multitasking, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically care for young children/adolescents/teenagers, with and without the assistance of one or more designated individuals.
• Must have the physical ability to bend at the waist (up to 45 degrees), twist, and move independently between standing and kneeling positions. Requires the ability to firmly grasp objects and raise hands overhead.
• Must be able to engage in sustained physical activity such as walking, running, and shuffling in multiple directions (including backward) for several minutes.
• Ability to routinely and safely perform heavy to very heavy physical tasks associated with “hands-on” student management, including during emergency situations or when responding to aggressive behavior.
• Must be capable of learning and correctly demonstrating multi-step physical procedures/maneuvers to manage students independently or as part of a coordinated team.
• This position requires in-person, on-site attendance.

Compensation & Benefits
Hiring Salary Range: $18 – $21 hourly. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, education, and other job-related factors.

Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan benefits; paid time off and paid sick leave; paid holidays; and additional employee benefits and fringe benefits offered by Milestones Behavioral Services based on position and eligibility.

Milestones Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability (learning, intellectual, mental and/or physical disability), ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, ethnic traits historically associated with race (such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, victim of sexual assault and/or trafficking, or other status protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

ABA or Special Education experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
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