Behavior Management Specialist - Full Time - Days

JOB TITLE : Behavior Management Specialist

CLASSIFICATION : Full Time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM / DEPARTMENT : Central Behavior

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Psychologist

POSITION SUMMARY : Take a lead role in the development, implementation, data-collection, and training of behavior plans for people with disabilities served across the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Education, Training & Experience :

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services or related field and is working toward a Master's degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education

1 to 2-years working with people with special needs (i.e. developmental disabilities, TBI, or mental health concerns.)

Note : Less experience may be acceptable if Bachelor's degree is in psychology with an emphasis on behavior management techniques.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Education, Training & Experience :

Master Degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; or

National board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a Master's degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology; or

A license in mental health counseling and 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Obtain and maintain CPI Trainer Certification

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Understand and implement behavior plans

Provide instruction and demonstration to staff

Effectively manage various degrees of physical and verbal behaviors

Accurately and objectively interpret conditions, behaviors and events

Provide practical and creative solutions to behavior issues

Provide constructive feedback to staff and recommendations to an employee's supervisor

Travel to community and other sites to assist in behavior management

Work flexible hours required by program

SALARY :

$26-$30 per hour starting rate based on experience

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

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An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.