Behavior Support Specialist

Voices for Voices; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home-based services to adults with special needs.

We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with individuals to observe in various settings, develop and implement a positive behavior support plan, and collaborate with families and the team. Responsibilities include completing FBAs, training staff and families on plan implementation, and handling data collection, progress reporting, and annual planning materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Autism/IDD.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA, or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• FBA training with Post Test Certification, or willingness to obtain during application.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and collaborate with family and team to develop and revise a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs through functional assessments of presenting issues.
• Train staff, family members, and caretakers on behavior support plan implementation.
• Complete required data collection, progress reports, and planning materials.

Skills

Autism experience

FBA training

Education

Master's degree or PA Behavior Specialist License

FBA training & Post Test Certification

Job description

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home based services to adults with special needs. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.

The individuals we support are in need of an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with them.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe the participant in various settings; and collaborate with his/her family and team to develop and implement a positive practice behavior support plan. Revise the plan as needed.
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments of participant's presenting issues
• Conduct training related to the implementation of behavior support plans with staff, the participant, their family members and caretakers
• Complete required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting, monthly/quarterly reports and development of annual planning material

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
• Complete state training conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and Post Test Certification - or willingness to complete the training during application process*
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for vehicle(s) used to provide services.
• Clean driving record and the ability to complete and pass required background checks