BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - 67014853 - SUNLAND

Position Summary

This is professional work that completes assessments, develop behavioral programs, and provide training to staff in a multiple residential unit: Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required.

The Work You Will Do

• Assessing maladaptive behaviors, which present barriers to independent functioning, by developing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Developing and updating behavioral procedures and data collection systems for reduction of maladaptive behavior through assessing graphic data presentations.
• Providing technical assistance to staff in areas of maladaptive behavior reduction and/or skill acquisition.
• Attending meetings of Interdisciplinary Team including, but not limited to, Local Review Committee (LRC), Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings, active treatment meetings, and psychiatric consultations as a representative of behavioral services.
• Assist with all aspects of the token store operations including, but not limited to stocking shelves, shopping for items, and conducting preference assessments.
• Providing technical assistance to providers represented by other professionals (e.g. recreation, pre-vocational skills, etc.)
• Reviewing progress of maladaptive behavior reduction programs.
• Provide support for Individual and/or group counseling related to resident needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Exceptional Student Education, or a related field; Preference: bachelor’s degree with certification as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Exceptional Student Education, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the theories and principles of behavior analysis, psychology or learning theory.
• Knowledge of functional behavior assessment.
• Ability to administer and interpret adaptive behavior instruments.
• Ability to prepare therapeutic program and reports.
• Ability to graph, analyze and interpret psychological data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others