What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Easterseals NH?
Job Description
Easterseals NH is seeking a Behavior Specialist for our team. Strong candidates will help to develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches. Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
Hours: Monday through Friday, full-time 40 hours
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact
Bill at 603.670.6817 or email wstavropoulos@eastersealsnh.org
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Easterseals NH is seeking a Behavior Specialist for our team. Strong candidates will help to develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches. Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology, OR
- Twelve (12) years’ experience may be substituted for the Master’s Degree, OR
- Combination of Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with two (2) years’ experience with the targeted population may be substituted for Master’s Degree and required working experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with people who have developmental disabilities preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.
- Provide training to direct support staff and management staff in the areas of; physical interventions, non-aversive behavior supports, client rights, incident reporting, data collection and person specific plans & protocols.
- Facilitate and track the documentation of target behaviors as specified in each individual’s behavior support plan or guidelines and formally summarize on a monthly basis.
- Using functional analysis procedures, develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches.
- Develop protocols and guidelines for individuals served.
- Write monthly reports for all persons on psychological service caseload.
- Develop data collection & tracking systems for staff, providers and families.
- Work with department managers to identify individuals who require psychological services.
- Attend physician / psychiatric appointments as needed.
- Attend and participate in all applicable clinical and person-specific meetings.
- Participate in psycho-educational activities.
- Complete annual summaries based on review of all persons on caseload and review of managers’ monthly report.
- Responsible for processing appropriate billing materials.
- Respond to request for proposals based on analysis of program needs.
Hours: Monday through Friday, full-time 40 hours
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
- PTO begins accruing on your first day!
- 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
- 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
- Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
- Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
- We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact
Bill at 603.670.6817 or email wstavropoulos@eastersealsnh.org
EOC
Salary : $58,656