Associate Behavior Specialist (IN HOME)

MBIS

Join us to Make a Difference!

Position Type: Part Time (ABA Therapist)

Area of need: Santa Rosa/Petaluma

Hourly Range Based on Education & Experience: $18-$25

McGrew Behavior Intervention Services (MBIS) Our agency provides high-quality behavior support services to families and individuals with developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or other health impairment.

Positive behavioral support interventions are aimed at assisting individuals in achieving their full potential, and to promote inclusion in the least restrictive environments. Emphasis is placed on methods of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). MBIS looks forward to adding additional team members who are passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference!

Associate Behavior Specialist Job Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide positive behavioral support interventions and skills training to parents and developmentally delayed and emotionally/behaviorally challenged children or adults in their homes, schools, or day programs

• Implement individualized behavioral treatment plans as determined by the Behavior Specialist including reinforcement and antecedent management strategies, skill development and behavior management protocols, and other evidence-based interventions

• Develop curriculum materials as determined and assigned by the Behavior Specialist (PECS, task analyses, and other visual systems) for implementation and utilization in session

• Facilitate, model, and promote positive parent-child interactions and enhance parents’ abilities within the framework of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model across a variety of settings

• Assist with Functional Assessments, understand treatment goals, and accurately and reliability collect session data as determined by the supervisor

• Promotes an atmosphere that encourages and reinforces parental involvement in regularly scheduled ABA sessions

• Complete datasheets, session notes, and other required documentation to reflect client progress toward goals during each session

• Meet with supervising Behavior Specialist for ongoing supervision of individual cases

• Prompt notification of supervising Behavior Specialist or Director with regards to crises or other concerns as mandated by ethics standards and California mandated reporting laws

• Attend monthly supervision, meetings, and developmental training as required by company and to increase proficiency and maintain pertinent certifications

• Maintain client and family confidentiality according to HIPAA mandates and adhere to all Federal and California laws and ethical codes

• Ascribe to and promote high standards of ethics and cultural competency

• Maintain confidentiality with respect to staff

• Maintain professional and respectful demeanor in and out of session

• Work cooperatively and in coordination with supervisors, colleagues, directors, administrative staff, and other employees in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner

• Drive to the family home or other established location for scheduled sessions

• Complete and submit weekly timesheets in an accurate and punctual manner,

• Maintain all required documentation including but not limited to RBT and other certifications, California driver’s license, TB clearance, immunizations, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma

• Current CA driver’s license

• Experience working with individuals w/ disabilities preferred

• TB clearance

• Vehicle transportation

• Passion to help others and their families

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree: Psychology

• 2 Years Related Experience

• Bilingual in Tagalog or Spanish

Benefits:

• Competitive pay & Flexible schedule

• Retirement plan with company match

• Mentorship program

• Health insurance

• AFLAC Critical Illness Coverage

• Driving compensation

• PTO

We look forward to meeting you!