Analysis Skills, Autism, Clinical Medicine, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Accommodations, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Psychology, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching
Job Description:
Position: BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (123)
Location: River Street School - Windsor
Program: Capitol Region Education Council, River Street School in Windsor
Position Description: Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Supervisor) and Assistant Director, Clinical Services, the Behavior Specialist will support the behavioral needs of students with Autism and/or other developmental disorders. This position is designed to support an individual who is completing graduate coursework and/or receiving supervision necessary to take the BCBA exam.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist teachers, clinical staff, and paraprofessionals in developing, monitoring, and/or implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments and interventions.
- Assist the teacher, behavior analysts, paraeducators and other clinical staff in preparing student materials as instructed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must have a strong passion for applied behavior analysis.
- Knowledge in the use of technology to collect, analyze, and graph data.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement and monitor strategies for changing behavior under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; and implementing strategies for decreasing interfering behavior.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
- Once certified, must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize Safety Care procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a four-year bachelors degree in education, psychology or a related field.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program to obtain their BCBA and/or eligible to pursue (or actively obtaining) necessary supervision hours toward BCBA certification.
- Once hired, must successfully make progress in meeting training competencies as identified by the BACB toward application for the BCBA certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred, including ongoing maintenance of RBT certification (i.e., adequate adherence to supervision and professional and ethical conduct requirements of the BACB)
EXPERIENCE:
- Required: Several years working in the field of Developmental Disabilities/Human Services
- Preferred: Experience working with school aged children/young adults in a classroom or 1:1 setting
- Preferred: Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
RELATED TRAINING:
- Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and training included, but not limited to: Annual Safety Care, RBT continuing education, and other related training and in-services as directed by supervisor.
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JOB ID# 14154 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut