Behavior Support Assistant - Autism Education & Intervention

Wildwood Programs Inc; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Programs Inc is seeking a Behavior Specialist Assistant to support students aged 18–22 with disabilities. The role works with the Behavior Analyst/Specialist to develop and implement behavior plans, document interventions, and assist in data collection.

The successful candidate will observe, document behaviors, and collaborate with school teams across Wildwood Schools located in Schenectady and Latham. A degree in psychology or related fields with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field with experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Associate’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field plus 5 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• High School diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary resource to staff in positive behavioral support and assist with de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Model positive behavioral support within an integrated team environment and contribute to a school-wide plan to improve student outcomes.
• Train staff in CALM de-escalation techniques and protective holds as required.
• Assist behavior analyst/specialist by ensuring documentation of behavioral interventions is complete and maintained.
• Enter data and update graphs, communicating trends to the behavior analyst/specialist.
• Collaborate on functional behavior assessments and development of behavior intervention plans.

Skills

Positive behavioral support

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

CALM training

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/related field

Associate’s degree +5 years experience in developmental disabilities

High School diploma/GED +10 years relevant experience

Job description

Wildwood Programs Inc is seeking a Behavior Specialist Assistant to support students aged 18–22 with disabilities. The role works with the Behavior Analyst/Specialist to develop and implement behavior plans, document interventions, and assist in data collection.

The successful candidate will observe, document behaviors, and collaborate with school teams across Wildwood Schools located in Schenectady and Latham. A degree in psychology or related fields with relevant experience is required.