Behavior Support Specialist (*Requires a 4 Year Degree)

The Tri-Development Center of Aiken County Inc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tri-Development Center of Aiken County Inc. in Aiken, SC is seeking a full-time professional to provide positive behavior support services to individuals with intellectual and acquired disabilities.

You will perform functional assessments, develop behavior interventions, and train staff in proper implementation while monitoring progress. Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s in psychology, social work, or counseling with formal training in behavior modification and ABA experience,

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s in social science or behavior field with formal training in behavior modification and ABA experience.
• Knowledge of behavior support planning and ability to develop coherent behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive behavior support services to individuals with intellectual and acquired disabilities.
• Perform functional assessments and develop behavioral interventions.
• Display and interpret behavioral data to monitor progress.
• Train staff in proper implementation techniques and monitor progress.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Data interpretation

Staff training

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in psychology, social work, or counseling

Job description

Needed full-time to provide positive behavior support services to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and acquired disabilities. Applicants should be competent in performing functional assessments, developing behavioral interventions, displaying and interpreting behavioral data, training staff in proper implementation techniques, and monitoring progress. Educational requirements include:

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a social science or a field of human behavior (e.g. psychology, social work, counseling) with formal academic training in behavior modification and experience in applied behavioral analysis. Must possess knowledge of behavior support planning and ability to develop coherent and effective behavior plans.