Company:
Capitol Region Education Council
Location: Windsor
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Position Type:
Support Staff/Behavior Specialist
Date Posted:
10/9/2024
Location:
River Street School - Windsor
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 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:
Support Staff/Behavior Specialist
Date Posted:
10/9/2024
Location:
River Street School - Windsor
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 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.
- Utilize safe & appropriate procedures when interacting with students as prescribed by Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training.
- Assist BCBA in conducting various functional assessment methodologies, including, but not limited to, descriptive and analogue functional assessments.
- Attend regular supervision meetings with assigned BCBA clinical supervisors and effectively respond to feedback.
- Perform other duties related to the BCBA Task List, as directed by BCBA/Supervisor and/or clinical team leader.
- Daily data collection and graphing of all required data as directed by teacher, BCBA and/or other clinical staff.
- And other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
- Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
- Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standards.
- Ability to interpret and implement written clinical protocols.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis management procedures.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Must maintain a professional appearance per River Street School/CREC Policy.
- 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.
- Must have a four-year bachelor's 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)
- 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
- 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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