Behavior Specialist

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from day one

Holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Recovery-friendly workplace

Veteran-friendly

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking a Behavior Specialist to develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches. You will oversee program policy development and ensure compliance with state, federal, and licensing requirements.

The role includes training staff, documenting behaviors, applying functional analysis, and writing monthly reports. Strong emphasis on data tracking and collaboration with managers and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA or Psychology or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program policy development and licensing compliance.
• Train staff in physical interventions and non-aversive supports.
• Document target behaviors and summarize monthly.
• Develop behavioral interventions using functional analysis and non-aversive approaches.
• Create protocols for individuals served.
• Write monthly psychological service reports.
• Develop data collection and tracking systems for staff, providers and families.
• Coordinate with department managers to identify individuals requiring services.
• Attend physician/psychiatric appointments and clinical meetings.
• Participate in psycho-educational activities.
• Prepare annual caseload summaries and manager reports.
• Process billing materials and respond to proposals.

Skills

Master’s degree in ABA/Psychology

Developmental disabilities experience

Driver’s license

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with 2 years’ experience

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

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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