Behavior Specialist - I/DD & Youth I/DD

SERV Behavioral Health System • Burlington, NJ

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About The Position

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.
JOB SUMMARY:
Delivering behavioral support services to individuals experiencing significant disturbances in daily living due to developmental disabilities, persistent mental illness, challenging behaviors and/or difficulties with skill acquisition which prevent independent living.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or social work.
• One year of experience in working with developmentally disabled persons involving applied behavior analysis and behavior modification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in state of residence with no suspensions or moving violations in the past year, and no more than 5 points on driving record.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must be able to successfully complete a physical, drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Providing intervention services to staff and families as assigned.
• Utilizing professional clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Providing comprehensive case management for individuals.
• Developing formal behavior intervention plans and/or general behavior guidelines.
• Training staff, families, and individuals on strategies to increase independence or decrease inappropriate behavior.
• Providing crisis assessment, intervention, and management.
• Providing consultation through teaching, observation, and feedback using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Ensuring that services are rendered in accordance with all safety regulations, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies and guidelines for ethical standards.
• Performing other duties as needed and directed by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees