Behavioral Programming Specialist - Caswell Developmental Center
About The Position
The Behavior Programming Specialist (BPS) supports the behavioral programming component of habilitation plans for individuals with significant intellectual or developmental disabilities. Working under a staff psychologist, the BPS collects and organizes behavioral data. They assist in evaluating adaptive, developmental, and social behaviors. The role includes helping develop, implement, train, and monitor behavior intervention programs while engaging directly with residents. Additionally, the BPS serves as a liaison to the treatment team and contributes to overall habilitation planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology including coursework in behavior modification from an appropriately accredited institution; OR Bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, education, nursing, or closely related degree including coursework in behavior modification from an appropriately accredited institution and six months of experience in a developmental center or developmental disability setting; OR Associate’s degree in human services area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience providing assessment of adaptive developmental and social behavior, goal writing, collecting and interpreting behavioral data, and developing and implementing behavior modification programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Adherence to all relevant regulations and standards in behavior programming.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of learning theory, behavioral analysis, and their application to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
- Understanding of data collection methods and behavior assessments to develop effective support programs.
- Skilled in observing, recording, and evaluating adaptive, social, and developmental behaviors.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for working effectively with staff and residents.
Responsibilities
- Collects and organizes behavioral data.
- Assists in evaluating adaptive, developmental, and social behaviors.
- Helps develop, implement, train, and monitor behavior intervention programs.
- Engages directly with residents.
- Serves as a liaison to the treatment team.
- Contributes to overall habilitation planning.
Benefits
- Pre-employment drug testing
- Criminal record background checks
- Tobacco-free campus
- Adherence to facility's Vaccination Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
