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Behavior Specialist

Employer
Grafton Integrated Health Network
Location
Berryville, VA, United States
Salary
Competitive
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The behavior specialist is responsible for direct delivery of behavioral services to children and families/caregivers. This position maintains accurate record keeping of case notes and communicates with supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst about the program and the progress of the treatment plan for individuals served. The position will utilize the strategies and principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to manage a caseload of clients and work with their families by providing services in family homes or other appropriate settings. Reports to ABA Program Manager, the Clinical Program Manager, or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Works under the supervision of a BCBA to collaboratively establish and/or implement a treatment plan based on a functional assessment.
  • Provide direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional, leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.
  • If there are no services available for direct delivery of behavioral services, 1:1 supports will be provided.
  • If there are no 1:1 services or services available for direct delivery of behavioral services, direct support services will be provided within a comparable schedule.
  • May prepare written assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral, skills, strengths, barriers self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments as appropriate.
  • Implement language and academic programs by collecting individual progress data, maintaining program books, and creating teaching materials.
  • Document case activities or other required daily documentation for both data analysis and billing purposes in a timely manner.
  • Schedule and keep scheduled appointments to support family with implementing behavior intervention in home and schedule and keep supervision meetings with BCBA for supervision and as needed.
  • Discuss treatment progress, supports family in implementing in-home behavior strategies that support the treatment plan, and responds to parents and/ or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, etc.
  • Attends job specific conferences and/or training as scheduled, and assists in the trainings and mentoring of new staff
  • Communicate effectively about all ideas, successes or concerns
  • Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required
    • Certification require prior to internal transfer
    • If external hire, must obtain within 30 days or employment status will be reevaluated. Employee may be relieved of the position or reassigned into a direct support position, if qualified, until certification is confirmed.
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services or a related field OR
  • Associate degree and 3 months experience working with children required OR
  • High school diploma and 6 months experience working with children required
  • Prefer training in applied behavior analysis and prior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
  • Prefer experience in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and in designing and evaluating behavioral interventions
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skills required
  • Commitment to continued education and training is needed and working toward a master's degree in a human services related field and/or BCBA is preferred
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skills required
  • Must be patient and dedicated to working with clients; must be motivated, enthusiastic, caring
  • Solid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills are essential
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires Ukeru certification and a valid, acceptable driver's license.

Grafton is an equal opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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