Behavioral Support Coach (ICWA Program)
About The Position
The Edinburg Center is hiring a Behavioral Support Coach for its ICWA Program to join an interdisciplinary 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 role provides direct instruction to people on the Autism Spectrum and supports implementation of behavior and skill acquisition plans under clinical supervision. The coach works with families and other team members, contributes to caregiver and staff training, and completes related projects as assigned. The position requires relevant education or experience, strong organizational and communication skills, computer proficiency, a valid Massachusetts driver's license, a safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
Requirements
- One of the following qualification paths: a BA in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or an approved human-service-related field, plus one year of relevant direct experience working with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges or autism; an associate degree plus 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-oriented approach and 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 progress on 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 people served who are 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 (for staff working at least 30 hours)
- Dental insurance (for staff working at least 30 hours)
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
- Paid holidays
- 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
