BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - 67014853 - SUNLAND

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Compensation Estimator Tool AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES POSITION: Behavioral Specialist - Career Service POSITION NUMBER: 67014853 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This posting may close before the posted closing date. CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. The

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com). Flexible Spending Accounts.

Tuition waivers. And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave. The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission. *Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response. SALARY RANGE $43,680.00 - $46,761.78 Annually $1,680.00 - $1,798.53 Bi-weekly The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

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.

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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 Additional Information Profile Completion To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. Retiree Notice If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits recei