Behavior Specialist - Developmental Disabilities (ABA)

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities seeks a Behavioral Specialist to evaluate residents, develop behavior support plans and provide staff training. You will work across interdisciplinary teams to monitor progress and ensure adherence to plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, 1+ year of relevant experience, PASS and CPR certification, and the ability to work in a dynamic residential setting.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• At least one year of experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Must maintain PASS and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses residents using functional behavior assessment tools, record review, direct observation, behavioral data analysis and consultation with other interdisciplinary members.
• Develops behavior support plans that include ABA elements and replacement behaviors.
• Makes daily rounds on homes of assigned caseload and collects ABC data.
• Provides in-service training to direct care staff and follows up on implementation of supports.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and placement/transition meetings for residents.

Skills

Knowledge of care methods

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Data collection and analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Tools

Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

State of Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities seeks a Behavioral Specialist to evaluate residents, develop behavior support plans and provide staff training. You will work across interdisciplinary teams to monitor progress and ensure adherence to plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, 1+ year of relevant experience, PASS and CPR certification, and the ability to work in a dynamic residential setting.