Experienced Behavior Specialist

Crystal Springs Inc.; Freetown (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Crystal Springs, Inc. in Assonet, MA is seeking an Experienced Behavior Specialist to support students with disabilities in a residential setting. You will develop positive therapeutic environments and model intervention strategies for direct care staff to implement effectively.

In this on-site role, you will respond to behavioral emergencies, participate in assessment activities with clinical teams, and help with appointments and community activities while complying with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with people with special needs or in residential care.
• Experience in PBS, trauma-informed care, and ABA strategies.
• CPR, First Aid, and non-violent physical intervention certifications required or must be obtained within 3 months.
• Active driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn other software.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive therapeutic environments aligned with behavior analysis.
• Provide on-site modeling, role-playing, and coaching to direct care staff.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies; may involve physical restraint for safety.
• Assist with student appointments and off-site activities; support individualized treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical teams on preference assessments and functional behavior assessments; manage behavior data and ensure compliance.

Skills

PBS

Trauma-Informed Care

ABA strategies

Learning new software

RBT (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience with people with special needs or in a residential care setting

CPR, First Aid, and non-violent physical intervention certifications (to be obtained within 3 months of hire)

Active driver’s license in state of residence

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Role: Experienced Behavior Specialist
• Location: Assonet, MA
• Pay: This full-time psychology position offers a competitive salary.
• Schedule: This full-time role entails a variable schedule to meet departmental needs. Candidates should be prepared to work weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation as required.

Your Day-to-Day:

In the role of Experienced Behavior Specialist, your day will focus on developing positive therapeutic environments that align with best practices in behavior analysis. You will provide on-site modeling, role-playing, and coaching to direct care staff to enhance their implementation of effective intervention strategies. Your responsibilities will include responding to behavioral emergencies to ensure the safety of students and staff, which may involve participating in physical restraint procedures when necessary. Additionally, you will assist with student appointments and off-site activities, facilitating individualized treatment and community integration. Collaboratively, you will engage with clinical teams in conducting preference assessments and functional behavior assessments, managing behavior data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience working with people with special needs or in a residential care setting
• Experience in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Trauma-Informed Care, and ABA strategies
• CPR, First Aid, and non-violent physical intervention certifications (must be obtained within 3 months of hire and maintained during employment)
• Active driver's license in the state of residence that is current, valid, and in good standing
• Reliable transportation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and use other software related to the position

If you're a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), it's a plus!

ABOUT OUR TEAM:

Crystal Springs is a supportive residential facility focused on individuals with disabilities. For more than seventy years, we have fostered a vibrant environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed. Our mission is to empower individuals on their unique paths toward independence through specialized educational, therapeutic, and residential services.

We believe that our passionate and skilled staff are essential to our success. That's why we attract and retain dedicated individuals by offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us in making a positive impact every day!

THE BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Due to the nature of this position, potential employees will need to pass a background check, drug screening, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Crystal Springs, Inc. does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law.

Employees will be expected and required to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation. Crystal Springs will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with state and federal disability laws.