Job Description
Salary : $35 - $40 per hour and $3,600 annual bonus paid out monthly.
The Behavior Specialist is a trained individual who provides clinical and case management to behavior technicians and clients / families under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Behavior Specialist provides midlevel supervision when allowed by the payer source. The Behavior Specialist is accountable to all federal, state and local contracts, programs, and Maxim requirements. The Behavior Specialist supports onboarding, orientation, and ongoing evaluation of behavioral direct care staff (e.g. behavior technicians and intensive behavior support providers).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develops goals, programs, materials, and behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a BCBA
- Oversees the work of Behavior Technicians as assigned by Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) or Operations Leader
- Conducts face-to-face case and Behavior Technician supervision for assigned caseload
- Assists Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) in behavioral and skill acquisition assessments
- Trains Behavior Technicians in implementation of behavior change plans including behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition goals.
- Trains families, caregivers, and school staff in implementation of behavior change plans including behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition goals.
- Assists Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) in updating behavior change plans including current progress on behavior goals and skill acquisition goals
- Monitors progress and treatment effectiveness of behavioral programs under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)
- Conducts clinical interviews and participates in hiring decisions in collaboration with Clinical
- Manager-Behavioral or other office clinical leader
- Facilitates the orientation process, competency and skills validation process for behavioral direct care staff
- May conduct skill enhancement training for behavioral caregivers
- Provides behavioral services to children with autism or other behavioral disorders as outlined in the behavioral change plan
- Participates in office and clinical quality initiative activities
- Accountable to all federal, state, local contracts and programs, and Maxim requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements :
Must meet at least one of the following educational requirements :A master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or similar degree when allowed by state or program.Bachelor’s degree and BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst, when applicable by stateAt least one year of experience providing behavioral services to children with autism or other related disordersAt least one year of experience in providing behavior analytic services in home, school, or community settingsAt least be enrolled in approved BACB courses and preparing for BCBA examAbility to effectively communicate with appropriate individuals (including, but no limited to co-workers, supervisors, clients)Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) requiredCurrent CPR / BLS certificationAt least 18 years of ageExcellent communication skillsProficiency in the English language required