Behavior Specialist

Berkshire County Arc; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 80% health care paid

Paid vacation, sick and personal time

Advancement opportunities

Free tuition for all MA state colleges

Job summary

Berkshire County Arc is seeking a Behavior Specialist in Westfield, MA to support individuals with disabilities, consult with program staff, monitor behavior interventions, and coordinate appointments under the Individual Support Plan.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in special education or related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. Equal Opportunity Employer with generous benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field.
• Extensive behavioral knowledge; 3 years of experience with individuals with disabilities and/or brain injuries.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Consult with program staff and teams on general behavior issues.
• Monitor all behavior interventions to conform to goals in Individual Support Plan/Residential Support Plan.
• Communicate with families and individuals regarding scheduling of appointments.
• Participate in meetings regarding individuals served.

Skills

Behavioral knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Job description

Behavior Specialist Location-Undisclosed, Westfield, MA, 01086, United States Base Pay-\\$27.11 / Hour Job Category-Clinical Employee Type-Hourly FT Supporting people. Enriching lives. Make a DIFFERENCE for Others, Yourself, & Your Career!

Responsibilities

• Consult with program staff and teams on general behavior issues
• Monitor all behavior interventions to conform to the goals and objectives outlined in the Individual Support Plan/Residential Support Plan
• Communicate with families and individuals regarding scheduling of all appointments.
• Participate in meetings regarding individuals served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field.
• Extensive behavioral knowledge, 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or brain injuries
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Berkshire County Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent Benefit Highlights.

• Up to 80% health care paid.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Free tuition for all MA state colleges.
• See BCArc's Career Page for Full Benefits.