Residential Behavior Specialist

Anderson Center For Autism Inc; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 35.156 - 38.600; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off

Scholarships available

403B with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

Agency Sponsored Activities

Descripción de la vacante

Anderson Center For Autism Inc in New York is hiring a Residential Behavior Specialist (RBS) to provide direct behavioral services to children in a residential setting. The RBS will conduct assessments, support staff, and oversee behavioral plans to promote skill development.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or ABA, and preferably experience with dual diagnoses. The role includes full-time hours with evening and weekend shifts, and a robust benefits package including up to 6 weeks of paid time off.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field.
• Enrolled in a Master's Degree program with ABA focus or willing to enroll.
• Background and training in ABA preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in the day-to-day operations of the residential environment.
• Conduct Functional Behavior assessments and develop function-based behavior support plans.
• Coaching and supporting the residential team to increase socially significant behavior.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Behavioral analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in psychology, ABA, or related field

Enrollment in Master's Degree program with ABA focus

Descripción del empleo

The Residential Behavior Specialist (RBS) provides direct person-centered behavioral services to the children's program residential setting and consultation services, as needed. Behavioral services include behavioral support planning, direct intervention, and skill development. The RBS also provides staff and family training and oversight of plan implementation. Behavior Specialists in this role will be provided the supervision necessary to obtain the BCBA and NYS LBA certifications.

Pay Range: $25.52 - $28.02 Hourly; Based on experience

Work Hours: Full-Time (Second Shift, 40 hours - one weekend day)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the day-to-day operations of the residential environment.
• Conduct Functional Behavior assessments and develop function-based behavior support plans using evidence-based methods.
• Develop program supports based on evidence-based practices and curriculum-based assessments.
• Coaching and supporting the residential team to increase socially significant behavior and achieve individualized goals.
• Provide consultation, teaching, and training opportunities to interdisciplinary team members.
• Review relevant ABA research; review relevant Anderson Center and OPWDD documents and ensure compliance.
• Prepare behavioral support summaries for response to intervention.
• Involvement in all aspects of crisis management until resolution.
• Provide behavioral and therapeutic services to a wide range of clientele.
• Communicate important behavioral information to parents/guardians and multidisciplinary team professionals.
• Create/utilize databases.
• Requires evening and one weekend day.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or another related field.
• Enrolled in a Master's Degree program with ABA focus or willing to enroll in a program.
• Background and training in ABA preferred.
• Experience working with individuals who are dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental health issues preferred.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively (both autonomously and as part of a team).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in your 1st year (sick, vacation, holiday, etc.)
• College partnerships that provide discounts.
• Scholarships available.
• 403B with company match.
• Agency Sponsored Activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA.
• And much more, see link below:

Anderson Center for Autism offers our employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/human-resources/benefits-package/

Keywords: Behavioral, RBT, BCBA, Behavior Analysis, ABA, Direct Care, Clinical

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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