Behavioral Specialist - Data-Driven Support & Training

Florida; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays and PersonalHoliday

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

FRS retirement plan options

Job summary

The State of Florida seeks a Behavioral Specialist for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland. You will assess behaviors, develop programs, and train staff across a multiple residential unit to support residents’ independence and ensure proper documentation.

Responsibilities include conducting FBAs, updating procedures, providing staff with technical guidance, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. Other duties as required to support residents and program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ABA, Psychology, ESE, or related field.
• Preference for BC ABA or a master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, ESE, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess maladaptive behaviors and develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Develop and update behavioral procedures and data systems for reducing maladaptive behavior.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in maladaptive behavior reduction and skill acquisition.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings (LRC, IPP, active treatment, psychiatric consultations).
• Assist with token store operations, stocking shelves, shopping, and preference assessments.
• Provide technical assistance to providers in recreation and pre-vocational skills.
• Review progress of maladaptive behavior reduction programs.
• Provide support for individual and/or group counseling.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Behavior analysis

FBA

Data interpretation

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Exceptional Student Education, or a related field

Job description

The State of Florida seeks a Behavioral Specialist for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland. You will assess behaviors, develop programs, and train staff across a multiple residential unit to support residents’ independence and ensure proper documentation.

Responsibilities include conducting FBAs, updating procedures, providing staff with technical guidance, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. Other duties as required to support residents and program goals.