Education Behavior Specialist at Anderson Center for Autism – Staatsburg, New York

The Education Behavior Specialist provides direct person-centered behavioral services in the Children’s Education Program. The Education Behavior Specialist works under the direction of the supervising Behavior Analyst (BA) and alongside Education Administration to conduct observations, assist in writing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs, provide training on behavior intervention plans/skill acquisition plans, oversee data collection on BIPs and skill acquisition programs, promote PBIS and Tier 1 supports and provide direct intervention as necessary.
QUALITY OF LIFE EXPECTATION FOR ALL STAFF:

To actively further the agency’s mission to optimize quality of life (QofL) for individuals served by monitoring and implementing systems that promote the QofL of the individuals in our care.
Pay Range: $25.52 - $28.02 Hourly; Based on experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains knowledge of autism spectrum and related disorders.
• Assists in conducting all relevant assessments (VBMAPP, skill acquisition such as AFLS, maladaptive behavior, preference assessments etc).
• Assists in the development, training of quality behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs.
• Maintains appropriate data collection systems that include data analysis and database decision making.
• Provides ongoing training and effective communication to program staff regarding the individual, setting goals and intervention planning.
• Utilizes efficient and effective communication strategies to promote an open exchange of relevant information in supporting our participants.
• Develops participant and program specific reports and summaries.
• Participates in agency trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Behavioral Services and Education Administration.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Psychology or other relevant human services discipline required, MA Preferred; experience in ABA preferred, but not required.
• Must have interest in pursuing career development in ABA or enrolled in master’s level ABA program within 6 months of hire date.
• May be required to assist in residences and classrooms to maintain appropriate staff ratios.

BENEFITS:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in your 1st year (sick, vacation, 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/human-resources/benefits-package/

Keyword Search: Autism, Education, School, Behavioral, BCBA, Behavior Analysis, ABA, Direct Support, Teacher Aide, Treatment Team, ASD, Developmental Disabilities, Non-Profit

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 providing 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 and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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