Behavioral Support Coach (ICWA Program)
About The Position
The Edinburg Center is seeking a Behavioral Support Coach to join an interdisciplinary ICWA team that includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), mental health clinicians, therapeutic support specialists, peer specialists, and employment specialists, with consultation from occupational therapy, nursing, and psychiatry. The position pays $22.89. The coach implements, models, and monitors behavior support and skill acquisition plans using data analysis under the supervision of a BCBA/LABA and mental health clinician. The role also involves collaborating with collateral team members, helping train caregivers and team members in Applied Behavior Analysis principles, and providing direct instruction to a person served on the autism spectrum. The coach may carry out special projects as directed and must comply with MassHealth, insurance, and Edinburg Center policies and procedures.
Requirements
- One of the following qualification pathways: a BA in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or an approved human service-related field and one year of relevant direct experience working with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges or autism; an associate degree and at least two years of relevant direct experience with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges and autism; or at least three years of experience using Applied Behavior Analysis principles in a therapeutic setting.
- Team player with excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Implement, model, and monitor behavior support plans and skill acquisition plans based on data analysis under the supervision of a BCBA/LABA and mental health clinician.
- Collaborate with collateral team members.
- Assist the BCBA/LABA and mental health clinician in training caregivers and team members on Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
- Provide direct instruction to a person served on the autism spectrum.
- Carry out special projects as needed by the supervisor.
- Comply with MassHealth, insurance, and The Edinburg Center policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance (eligibility requires a minimum of 30 hours of work)
- Dental insurance (eligibility requires a minimum of 30 hours of work)
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Funding for conferences, seminars, certifications, and specialized training
- Free clinical supervision for licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
