What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Arc Broward?
Behavior Specialist - Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Location: Bright Horizons Center at Deerfield Beach, FL
Shift
40 hours - M-F 10:30am – 6:30pm (9:00am - 5:00pm in summer and six non-school days during year)
Salary
$45,000 or $47,000 with RBT certification with full-time benefits
Arc Broward is looking for a Behavior Specialist to support the team in the implementation of behavior plans. As a Behavior Specialist, you play an essential role in modeling and coaching positive behavioral strategies and interactions and prevention, de-escalation, and intervention strategies.
What makes Arc Broward great?
Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities
Location: Bright Horizons Center at Deerfield Beach, FL
Shift
40 hours - M-F 10:30am – 6:30pm (9:00am - 5:00pm in summer and six non-school days during year)
Salary
$45,000 or $47,000 with RBT certification with full-time benefits
Arc Broward is looking for a Behavior Specialist to support the team in the implementation of behavior plans. As a Behavior Specialist, you play an essential role in modeling and coaching positive behavioral strategies and interactions and prevention, de-escalation, and intervention strategies.
What makes Arc Broward great?
- Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
- Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovative
- Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
- Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!
- Unlimited, generous Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program resources for all staff (and immediate family members) for work-life balance, stress management, and other life challenges
- Traditional benefits, like Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; Life insurance, Short / Long term disability plans, and supplemental Aflac insurance plans.
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- 26 Paid Days off annually
- Assists the Behavioral Team Leader in conducting assessment and developing behavior plans that help the children develop skills and adaptive behaviors
- Trains and coaches direct support professionals to implement the behavior plans and document data
- Leads the classrooms teams in procedures to prevent and de-escalate crisis behaviors and implement positive classroom management strategies
- Monitors the progress of each student through analysis of data and ensures procedural modifications are made as warranted
- Leads the classrooms teams in engagement of all activities and lessons using positive prompting and reinforcement
- Models and reinforces effective classroom management, prevention, de-escalation, crisis management, and transition strategies
- Associate Degree in Psychology or related field plus 2 or more years of experience including implementation of ABA plans and crisis intervention with individuals with developmental disabilities or High School diploma plus 4 or more years of experience
- RBT Certification required within 1 year of employment
- Valid FL driver’s license
Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities
Salary : $45,000 - $47,000