Behavioral Support Coach (ICWA Program)

The Edinburg Center•Melrose, MA

15d

About The Position

The Edinburg Center is seeking a Behavioral Support Coach, also described as a Behavior Technician/Coach, to join its new interdisciplinary ICWA team. The team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Mental Health Clinicians, Therapeutic Support Specialists (TSS), Peer Specialists, and Employment Specialists, with consultation from occupational therapy, nursing, and psychiatry. The coach provides direct instruction to a person served on the Autism Spectrum and supports behavior and skill acquisition plans under clinical supervision.

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 progress of behavior support and skill acquisition plans based on data analysis under the supervision of a BCBA/LABA or Mental Health Clinician.
Collaborate with collateral team members.
Assist the BCBA/LABA or 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.