Behavior Specialist- Children's RTF

Anova Education

Berwyn (PA)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated services for individuals with autism and related disorders. The Behavior Specialist role supports the development and implementation of functional assessments, function-based interventions, and training for staff and families within the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF).

The position requires enrollment in an ABA Master’s program toward BCBA certification, evening/weekend hours, and collaboration with a Behavior Analyst to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in ABA or related field required.
Active enrollment in a Master’s program leading to BCBA credential within 3 years.
Experience in functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans.
Experience in neurobehavioral stabilization or intensive residential setting preferred.
Valid US driver’s license and minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

Implements Melmark Model of Program Development and Clinical Treatment across all RTF services.
Support the Behavior Analyst in conceptualizing clinical programming for caseload.
Ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans and data collection.
Assists in supervision, training, and staffing patterns; maintains adequate staffing.
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, reviews, and family trainings; ensures documentation compliance.
Supports updates to protocol summaries and data sheets in a timely fashion.
Assists in development and implementation of ISP.

Skills

FBA implementation

Data collection & analysis

Staff training

Parent training

Case management

BCBA credential pathway

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ABA or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Active enrollment in Master’s program leading to BCBA

Job description

Must be enrolled in ABA Masters program working towards BCBA cert.

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Behavior Specialist- Children’s RTF Department Overview

The Behavior Specialist position is designed to prepare an employee to meet the qualifications to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Behavior Specialist is responsible to support a Behavior Analyst with the development and implementation of functional assessments, function-based interventions, staff training, parent training, and implementation of interventions within the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). The Behavior Specialist takes a lead role in for a small caseload of clients under the supervision of the Behavior Analyst. In addition, the Behavior Specialist assists with specific case management responsibilities, including but not limited to, preparation for utilization review meetings, bi-weekly review meetings, and family training. Position requires evening and weekend hours, as needed, to provide continuity of treatment and training of families/caregivers.

Schedule and Salary Information

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11a-7:00p (flexibility required)
Starting Salary:

With bachelor’s degree: $57,500.00 (+) based on years of experience
With master’s degree, no bcba: $62,500.00 (+) based on years of experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.
Active enrollment in a Master’s program leading to the BCBA credential must be completed within three years of employment.
Experience and training in functional behavior assessment, adaptive behavior assessments, preference assessments, and implementing behavior support plans for serious and persistent challenging behavior preferred.
Experience in a neurobehavioral stabilization unit or intensive residential setting strongly preferred.
A valid US Driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. (education, specific skills, etc.)

Behavior Specialist Responsibilities

Implements the Melmark Model of Program Development and Clinical Treatment across all RTF services.
Responsible to support the Behavior Analyst in the conceptualization of clinical programming and implementation within the RTF and classroom settings for respective caseload.
Supports the Behavior Analyst in ensuring consistent implementation of the behavior support plans and reliable data collection across settings.
Assists in the supervision, training, and treatment integrity of RTF personnel, and ensures that adequate staffing patterns are maintained.
Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for each resident, which may include, attending and preparing for biweekly reviews, medication reviews, utilization review meetings, IEP/ISP meetings and family trainings.
Assists the Behavior Analyst to ensure all relevant documentation is in compliance with regulatory/licensing agencies. This includes Monthly Progress Reports, Psychiatric Evaluations, and Restrictive Procedure Plans.
Supports the Behavior Analyst to ensure updates and changes to the protocol summaries and data sheets are completed in a timely fashion.
Assists in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP).

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