SCHOOL BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION-posted 9 days ago
$43,609 - $54,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Palatine, IL
251-500 employees
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The purpose of the Behavior Therapist is to provide behavior intervention and treatment services to the students at ChildBridge Center of Education that are individualized, behaviorally based treatment models consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness that are directly related to an individual’s therapeutic goals. The Behavior Therapist conducts appropriate analysis, generates related behavior support plans, and ensures the effective implementation of treatment and programming for individuals on their caseload. As a primary function, the Behavior Therapist is responsible for the training of staff, to ensure effective implementation of the behavior support plan, as well as all relevant policies and procedures. The Behavior Therapist is responsible for adhering to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as always demonstrating sound professional judgment. The Behavior Therapist works under the clinical supervision of the school BCBA, and overall supervision of the Clinical Coordinator.

  • Fully assesses the individuals on the assigned caseload annually (IEP), conduct functional behavioral assessments, recommend function-indicated and reinforcement-based. interventions for challenging behaviors/skill acquisition, and develop written behavior strategies based upon the individual needs.
  • Supervises the implementation of the behavior strategies in the school including skill acquisition goals, behaviors to increase, and behavioral reduction by training paraprofessionals, teachers, related services, group home management and family (if applicable) to ensure that they apply the interventions properly, understand the specific services and outcomes for the individual and know the procedures for reporting progress.
  • Collaborates with group home Behavior Therapists, Home Managers, and Case Managers in ensuring consistency on skill-acquisition and behavior plans.
  • Provide direct instruction, training, and support to students and staff at regular intervals during the school day.
  • Provide coaching and professional development to staff on skill-acquisition and behavior interventions and supports through the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
  • Work hands-on in classroom environments and throughout school utilizing CPI and Ukeru as necessary and modeling appropriate implantation of the behavior plan and effective crisis management.
  • Proactively identifies program youth behavioral trends and provides behavioral based recommendations in adjusting interventions and implementation strategies as needed to address trends, including coordinating team members in strategy change discussions.
  • Monitors progress on at least a monthly basis and more frequently if needed to address issues with the individuals’ progress toward skill-acquisition and behavioral goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a clinical team along with special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services, and administrative staff.
  • Effectively manage a caseload, including preparing and submitting all required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Provide behavior consultation minutes per their IEP (if required) and document services. If requested, behavior therapist will need to provide parents or districted a minute log and data on goals. Additionally, behavior therapist will report progress on IEP behavior goals five times annually.
  • Provides agency wide trainings on ABA and related behavioral concepts during each New Employee Orientation (NEO) and as requested. Monitor and provide support for staff in use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies and procedures.
  • Write behavior intervention plans in collaboration with the IEP team. Conduct functional behavior assessments of and recommend function-indicated and reinforcement-based interventions for challenging behavior emitted by children with autism spectrum disorder and other related diagnoses and identifications as part of the re-evaluation process or whenever clinically indicated.
  • Monitor the efficacy of behavior intervention plans through procedural fidelity.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborative with educational teams, school administrators, students, and parents to identify goals, plan and implement research and/or evidenced-based practices in the delivery of assessment, instruction, and behavioral principles.
  • Share research, effective instructional practices, and emerging trends that can be applied in classroom settings
  • Collaborate with families in the development of behavior support strategies.
  • Participate in program and classroom meetings as appropriate, including but not limited to, clinical meetings, monthly business meetings, IEP meetings, and committee meetings.
  • Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
  • Successfully complete Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Clinical Coordinator
  • Minimum qualifications include current certification for a Level 2 Behavior Therapist by the Department of Human Services.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and 1,500 hours of coursework, training and/or supervised professional experience in the application of behavior analysis required
  • Experience in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior and skill deficit relate to Autism Spectrum Disorder, severe behavior disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
  • Strong analytical skills are necessary.
  • Ability to work independently and a team member.
  • Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience working in a school or private therapeutic school day school is preferred.
  • Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program.
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