Behavioral specialist job description

Job Description|
Position:
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Behavior Specialist

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Job Status:
| Grade 12, Step depends on experience & qualifications
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Classification:
| Exempt
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Supervisor:
| Head Start / Early Head Start Assistant Director
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Program-Department:
| Head Start-Child Health & Development
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Date of Last Revision:
| New 6/1/2022 The individual selected for the position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation.


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General Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance and personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly, empowering each other to excel at our work, and maintaining the confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards.


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Primary Purpose:
To provide classroom support regarding behavior management, training, and documentation for children enrolled in the Head Start program who have emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, Autism, and behavioral problems. Perform individual and collective services to help children and families enrolled in the program resolve personal, emotional, and social issues that interfere with the child’s progress in school readiness goals.
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Qualifications:
· Master’s degree from an accredited college· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) with additional clinical training or Licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed mental health counselor (LMHS) with a master's in counseling (Highly Preferred)· Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions· Knowledge of Academic and/or Behavior goal-setting process and implementation of leadership skills· Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills
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Special Knowledge/Skills:
· Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills· Knowledge and skills working collectively and 1:1 with children· Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and children· Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions· Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)· Experience with writing behavior plans (Child Action Plans) and making behavioral recommendations
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Minimum Experience
Two years of experience
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Major Responsibilities & Duties
1. Develop functional behavior assessments and create Child Action Plans (if warranted) for children.2. Provide training for all staff on implementing the Child Action Plan and findings of the functional behavior assessment.3. Assist in developing Child Action Plans, counseling, and social work goals.4. Conduct staffing to review Child Action Plans with parents and staff.5. Consult with staff regarding implementing individual plans and managing children with disruptive behaviors.6. Provide counseling to children per the Child Action Plan and complete necessary documentation in ChildPlus.7. Provide staff development training to assist staff with understanding children with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.8. Implement and monitor the agency behavior model, Conscious Discipline, in classrooms with children exhibiting challenging behavior.9. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of children.10. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with children and parents.11. Comply with all child care licensing, Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, and developmentally appropriate practice. 12. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.13. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Entry level pay starts at $17 for direct care and increases based on experience and certification; and ABA-specific education, up to $23 for direct care.

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK :

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

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• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

As a child behavior specialist, you will implement individualized behavioral therapy programs utilizing ABA intervention strategies to increase social-communicative behaviors and daily living skills, while decreasing disruptive and/or aggressive behaviors. You will observe client skills and collect data to be used in assessing the individual's skills and to develop their program goals. You will also provide coaching, training, and support to parents and/or care givers in behavior management strategies to increase generalization of individual's skill sets.

The selected candidate will have at least a high school diploma and previous experience working with children. Must possess a current registered behavior technician credential in good standing; or complete a 40-hour class, competency assessment, and exam to become a registered behavior technician within 6 months of hire (IH provides training compensation during this time). Bachelor's degree in Behavioral science is preferred; specific experience with children who have Autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or ABA experience, is a plus!

PT Specialists are compensated for direct and indirect services provided, entry level pay starts at $17 for direct care and increases based on experience and certification; and ABA-specific education, up to $23 for direct care. Indirect care pay range is between $12 and $15 based on experience and certification.

Intercept offers the following benefits to all part-time employees: * Life Assistance Program * Participation in 401k once eligibility criteria met * Cellular Telephone Discount.

To learn more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com.

Location: 1603 Court Street

Full-Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (evenings & weekends as needed)

Non-Exempt: Hourly rate varies based on position, experience & certifications

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive employee to develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying behaviors and develop plans
• Establishing both proactive and reactive data collection methods
• Providing training and ongoing to support staff and care givers in the implementation of BSP
• Proving training and guidance to teams that are specific to an individual situation

Education & Experience

Registered Behavior Technician:

• High school diploma plus RBT certification, required. Experience working with children, preferred.

Behavior Intervention Specialist:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work OR
• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis (or a field closely related to clinical/community psychology that is OPWDD approved) plus a national board certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) OR
• a NYS license in Mental Health Counseling plus 5 years’ experience working directly with individuals with a developmental disability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic word processing and e-mail skills, required.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation.

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.