Behavior Specialist Day Program Services (Pittsfield)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care paid up to 80%

Paid vacation, sick and personal time

Free tuition for MA state colleges

Job summary

Berkshire County Arc, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support individuals in Berkshire County day programs.

The role requires implementing Positive Behavior Support, conducting observations, and collaborating with program staff to enhance outcomes. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring behavior intervention plans, participating in team meetings, and ensuring safety and community access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• Extensive behavioral knowledge and ABA experience.
• At least 3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities or brain injury.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work across Berkshire County day program settings independently and reliably.
• Provide regular, consistent support for day programs; consult with staff weekly on behavior issues and Positive Behavior Support implementation.
• Participate in team meetings to support individuals and staff on Universal or Targeted plans, safety, and community access.
• Perform regular observations and provide feedback on universal supports and treatment approaches to staff and management.
• Under supervision, create and monitor behavior intervention plans and contribute to functional assessments.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Behavior support

Disability experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Special Education / Social Work

Job description

• Base Pay $27.11 / Hour
• Job Category Behavior Specialist, Full-Time
• Employee Type Hourly FT

Supporting people. Enriching lives.

Make a DIFFERENCE for Your Career!

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p 40/wk

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a variety of Berkshire County Arc day program settings independently and reliably.
• Be a regular and consistent support for day programs throughout Berkshire County. Consult with program staff and teams weekly regarding general behavior issues, Positive Behavior Support implementation and trainings.
• Participate in meetings conducted by team for the support of the individual and/or the staff who are day program participants regarding Universal or Targeted plans, Safety concerns, or Community access.
• Conduct regular and objective program observations in a variety of settings and provide recommendations and feedback on Universal Supports as needed, as well as review recommendations regarding treatment approaches to staff and management as required.
• With the supervision and support of the Director of Behavioral Services, create, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans and contribute to comprehensive functional assessments.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree- ideally in psychology, special education, social work, or a related field. Extensive behavioral knowledge and or experience with ABA. At least 3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities and or brain injury.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Berkshire County Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

Up to 80% health care paid.

Paid vacation, sick and personal time.

Free tuition for all MA state colleges.

See BCArc’s Career Page for Full Benefits.