Behavior Specialist

EmergencyMD; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Through Choices is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support individuals with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive/physical disabilities in the Northern Region from Layton to Logan. A Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field is required, and an in-depth background check will be conducted.

The role focuses on conducting functional assessments, writing and implementing behavior support plans, collecting data, training staff, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA or a related field is required.
• A background check will be conducted and must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Functional Assessment Interviews
• Writing Behavior Support Plans
• Collecting and analyzing behavioral data
• Training program staff on the implementation of behavior support plans
• Conducting regular site visits to observe client behavior and provide consultation to staff

Skills

Functional assessment

Data collection

Staff training

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Job description

Futures Through Choices is hiring a Behavior Specialist to provide behavioral support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain Injuries, in addition to other cognitive and physical disabilities in our Northern Region from Layton to Logan. Applicants must have a Master Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or another related field of study.

General duties of the Behavior Specialist will include:

• Conducting Functional Assessment Interviews
• Writing Behavior Support Plans
• Collecting and analyzing behavioral data
• Training program staff on the appropriate implementation of the behavior support plans
• Conducting regularly scheduled visits to the program sites to observe client behavior, gather behavioral data, and provide behavior related consultation to support staff.

The individual who is chosen for the position will need to pass an in depth background check.