Behavioral Support Coach (ICWA Program)
About The Position
The Edinburg Center is seeking a Behavioral Support Coach to join its new interdisciplinary ICWA program team. The team 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 the supervision of a BCBA/LABA and Mental Health Clinician. The position pays $22.89. The Edinburg Center is a community-serving organization with a 40-year history working with people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism. The organization describes its 350 staff members as professionals with a wide range of interests and skills, and emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment.
Requirements
- One of the following qualification paths: a bachelor's degree 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 utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis principles in a therapeutic setting.
- Team-player 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 principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- 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 and dental insurance, for staff working a minimum of 30 hours.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Funding for conferences, seminars, certification, and specialized training.
- Free clinical supervision for licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
