Behavior Support Specialist - School Based
About The Position
The Children’s Services of ACLD provides a continuum of services to children from ages three to twenty-one in their pre-school and after-school programs. We currently have an opportunity for a Behavior Support Specialist to join our Bay Shore facility. In this role, you will assist in the implementation of positive behavioral interventions, supports and services utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ACLD was founded in 1957 by a group of families seeking services for their children with developmental disabilities. Today, ACLD is a prominent not-for-profit organization with over 1,300 employees and more than 70 program sites across Nassau and Suffolk counties. ACLD empowers children, teens, and adults to achieve their highest level of independence and pursue their aspirations. We are currently looking for exceptional individuals passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of the individuals we support.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Three or more years’ experience providing services to children with Autism and/or developmental disabilities.
- Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the supervision of the day-to-day activities of preschoolers which may include, but not limited to, running, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills required.
Nice To Haves
- some college and/or working towards certification as New York State Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant preferred
- Experience assisting with the administration of Functional Behavioral Assessments preferred.
- Bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Implement discrete trial instruction and The Verbal Behavior Approach.
- Collect data on skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans.
- Implement prompts and prompt fading strategies.
- Conduct preference assessments.
- Implement generalization and maintenance procedures.
- Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification plans, functional behavior assessments, and educational programs, incorporate skill acquisition programs aligned with student IEP goals during ABA sessions.
- Implement functional communication training procedures.
- Participate in team meetings and parent-teacher conferences to provide relevant information regarding students’ progress or problems and contribute to the development of goals and objectives.
- Attend staff meetings, team meetings, in-service trainings and conferences to improve knowledge of special education and related fields.
- Collaborate with academic and clinical staff to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for students with Autism.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
