What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist - Adult Program position at Anderson Center for Autism?
The Behavior Specialist is an integral component to the expansion and development of the Behavior Services Department and Life Long Learning Adult Program at Anderson Center for Autism. This position is responsible for providing direct person-centered behavior services in the Adult Program and the development of quality, evidence-based individual programming and staff training. The Behavior Specialist also collaborates across all departments to promote resolution of behavior-related issues and creates, implements, and evaluates programmatic development to support participants.
Responsibilities:
- Has substantial knowledge of autism spectrum and related disorders.
- Develops, trains, and oversees quality behavioral and skills-based support and intervention plans.
- Maintains appropriate data collection systems that include data analysis and data-based decision-making.
- Assists in the daily operations of behavior service areas as a means to provide program development and expansion of services.
- Trains and mentors program staff on evidence-based practices and the principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Implements participant behavioral and skills assessment.
- Utilizes efficient and effective communication strategies to promote an open exchange of relevant information in supporting those we serve.
- Develops participant and program specific reports and summaries.
- Participates in agency training initiatives.
- Provides direction and leadership within the Behavior Services Department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Behavioral Services Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Master's in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience in the human services field is preferred.
- Experience in ABA preferred.
Benefits:
- Up to 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year (vacation, sick, 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/benefits
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 provide 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 or expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or citizenship status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. EOE
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