What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support Specialist position at Arc Morris?
Arc Morris is a well established organization operating in Morris County NJ. We are looking for a Behavior Specialist who is responsible for program intakes and development of behavior plans and supporting staff to provide appropriate behavior support to individuals with I/DD. Behavior Specialist will oversee the behavioral needs of individuals with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities in a residential and day program setting.
Job Responsibilities of a Behavior Specialist:
- Oversees the behavior needs of individuals approaches in one or more designated programs, such as, Residential Services and Day Programs
- Identifies target behavior, creates client centered behavior support plans, ensures proper implementation of behavior support plans & designs data collection
- Researches interventions while ensuring best practice techniques
- Conducts assessments, including functional and reinforcer assessments
- Completes accurate and timely documentation of services
- Works collaboratively to ensure effective service delivery
- Attends and facilitates team meetings and trainings
- Works with staff on screening potential program participants and assists staff in making appropriate program placements based on behavioral and other needs of the person.
- Participates in weekly supervision requirements
- Travel to multiple locations as required
Job Requirements:
- At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & supervised exp. involving behavior assessment & development of BSP's
- Bachelor's degree in applied behavioral analysis, psychology, special education, social work, public health counseling, or similar degree
- Experience with writing behavior support plans for adults is preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- A valid driver's license in good standing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Applied behavior analysis: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
