Behavior Specialist Assistant

WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC • Schenectady, NY

2d • $23 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wildwood School, a part of Wildwood Programs, provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible. Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests. We are looking for a Behavior Specialist Assistant to observe and document behaviors and work with students ages 18-22 with disabilities. This position works collaboratively with students and teams in assisting the Behavior Analyst/Specialist with developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education, or related field; plus experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities OR Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education, or related field; plus 5 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. OR High School diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes deescalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary resource to staff in positive behavioral support & assists with de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Models positive behavioral support in an integrated team environment, fostering a comprehensive school wide plan to improve the lives of students.
• Serve as a trainer for CALM de-escalation and protective measures.
• Assists behavior analyst/specialist by ensuring that all appropriate documentation regarding behavioral interventions are documented, collected, analyzed, and maintained.
• Prepares for data collection with guidance from the behavior analyst/specialist.
• Works in conjunction with the behavior analyst/specialist in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans, including direct assessment procedures such as PFA/SBT.
• Enters data and updates graphs, communicates changes and trends to the behavior analyst/ specialist.

What This Job Offers

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