Senior Behavior Specialist — PBS/ABA Expert

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

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.