Behavioral Support Coach (ICWA Program)

The Edinburg Center, Inc.; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Supervision

Job summary

The Edinburg Center, Inc. in Melrose, MA, is hiring a Behavior Technician/Coach to join a diverse interdisciplinary team of BCBA/LABA professionals and clinicians.

The role focuses on implementing and monitoring behavior support plans and delivering direct instruction to individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Qualified candidates may hold a BA/ABA-related degree or an associates with relevant experience, and must have a valid MA driver’s license, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and

Qualifications

• BA/BA-equivalent or higher in psychology, ABA, or human services field.
• One of the stated education paths with relevant experience.
• Experience applying ABA principles in therapeutic settings is valued.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor behavior support plans and skill acquisition using data analysis.
• Collaborate with collateral team members and supervise caregivers and staff on ABA principles.
• Provide direct instruction to individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
• Support training and professional development under supervision.
• Adhere to Mass Health, insurance, and organizational policies.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Written and interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

BA in Psychology / ABA / human services field

Associates Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location: Melrose, MA

Job Id:2065

# of Openings:1

Pay: $22.89

The Edinburg Center is seeking a Behavior Technician/Coach to join its exciting new team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Mental Health Clinicians, Therapeutic Support Specialists (TSS), Peer Specialists, and Employment Specialists. This is an interdisciplinary team with all of the above members, as well as consult from OT, Nursing, and Psychiatry.

What You Will Do:

• Implement, model, and monitor progress of behavior support plan and skill acquisition plans based on data analysis under the supervision of BCBA/LABA, Mental Health Clinician
• Collaborate with collateral team members
• Assist BCBA/LABA, Mental Health Clinician in training caregivers and team members on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Provide direct instruction to person served on the Autism Spectrum
• Carry out special projects as needed by supervisor
• Comply with Mass Health, insurance, and The Edinburg Center policies and procedures

What You Will Bring:

• (1) A BA in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or approved human service-related field, AND one (1) year of relevant direct experience working with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges or autism, OR; (2) An Associates Degree and a minimum of two (2) years relevant direct experience with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges and autism, OR; (3) At least three (3) years’ experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in a therapeutic setting
• Must be a team player with excellent organizational skills and written and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
• A Valid MA driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation are required

Who We Are:

We are a dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty-year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism in the community. At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board-certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop, and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 has a range of interests and skills, and we know you do too!

We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours), vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick, and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.

We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other, and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.

Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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