Behavior Specialist- Adult Program

Anderson Center for Autism • Poughkeepsie, NY

12d • $53,560 - $57,560

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist/Analyst provides direct person-centered behavioral services in all areas of Clinical Program including consultation services, as needed. Behavioral services include behavioral support planning, direct intervention, and skill development. The Behavior Specialist/Analyst also provides staff and family training and oversight of plan implementation. 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.

Requirements

• Master's in psychology or other relevant human services discipline
• experience or certification in ABA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of autism spectrum and related disorders.
• Implement annual and ongoing participant behavioral and skills assessment.
• Develop, train and oversee quality behavioral and skills-based support and intervention plans.
• Maintain appropriate data collection systems that include data analysis and data-based decision-making.
• Provide clinical services to program staff regarding participant and setting behavioral support and intervention planning.
• Utilize efficient and effective communication strategies to promote an open exchange of relevant information in supporting our participants.
• Develop participant and program specific reports and summaries.
• Participate in agency training initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor staff in Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) program

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level