Behavior Specialist - Department 980

Bridgewell • Danvers, MA

11d • $30 - $34

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist supports Bridgewell’s mission by providing behavior support services to residential and/or day services programs. The role works with behavior analysts, supervisors, program directors, and staff to assess, plan, implement, and monitor behavior supports in accordance with DDS and MassHealth regulatory requirements. The schedule is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., totaling 18 hours per week.

The specialist contributes to behavioral assessments and the design of support strategies; develops and provides staff materials and training; provides directed support to individuals; assists with data collection, documentation, and treatment-integrity monitoring; and supports related plans and agency processes. The position requires a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in related areas such as ID/DD, ASD, or psychiatric disabilities.

Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off including the employee’s birthday, a collaborative work environment, training and development opportunities, additional compensation for on-call rotations, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Acceptable CORI results are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in related targeted positions/programs, including ID/DD, ASD, or psychiatric disabilities.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral concepts and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with funding sources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Must meet the stated normal ranges of eyesight and hearing, with or without corrective equipment.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in behavior assessments and contribute to the design of behavior support strategies.
• Work with Behavior Analysts to develop and provide materials about behavioral strategies to program staff.
• Participate in developing, training, monitoring, and documenting behavioral supports focused on interactional guidelines and antecedent-based strategies.
• Provide directed behavior support to individuals as outlined in Behavior Support/Management Plans, antecedent management approaches, and other generalized support strategies.
• Assist with documentation of targeted aberrant and replacement behaviors, including data collection, incident/restraint reports, graphical displays, and data summaries.
• Participate in monitoring treatment implementation and assessing treatment integrity.
• Support programs with related plans and forms, including Medication Treatment Plans, Restriction Plans, and Supportive & Protective Device forms.
• Develop and provide staff training on behavioral principles, data and data collection, basic behavior change and skill-building strategies, and directed illness/disorder topics.
• Assist staff or others in locating and obtaining resources for individuals.
• Participate in relevant meetings with DDR and relevant agency supervisor groups as needed.
• Participate in the agency’s referral and assessment processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee’s birthday off.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time