Behavior Specialist Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a Behavior Specialist Assistant to observe and document behaviors and work with students ages 18-22 with disabilities. This position works collaboratively with students and teams in assisting the Behavior Analyst/Specialist with developing and implementing behavior intervention plans. The successful candidate will work in either of our Wildwood Schools located in Schenectady and Latham depending on coverage.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary resource to staff in positive behavioral support and assists with de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Models positive behavioral support in an integrated team environment, fostering a comprehensive school wide plan to improve the lives of students.
• Serves as a trainer for CALM de-escalation and protective measures.
• Assists behavior analyst/specialist by ensuring that all appropriate documentation regarding behavioral interventions are documented, collected, analyzed, and maintained.
• Prepares for data collection with guidance from the behavior analyst/specialist.
• Works in conjunction with the behavior analyst/specialist in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans, including direct assessment procedures such as PFA/SBT.
• Enters data and updates graphs, communicates changes and trends to the behavior analyst/specialist.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education, or related field; plus experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• OR Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education, or related field; plus 5 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• OR High School diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Other Work Requirements:

• A valid New York State Driver's License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes de-escalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.

Pay

$23.25/hr - $34.25/hr based on relevant experience. This is a 12-month position. We pay for experience, so please be sure to submit a Resume and Cover Letter!