Behavior Specialist | Full-Time Opportunity in Springfield, IL!

About the role

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for behavioral assessments, functional analyses, behavior program design and development (based upon ABA principles), data tracking and analyses, and ongoing monitoring of programs for individual youth. The goal is to work directly with the youth and assist staff in using appropriate behavioral and clinical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Functional Analysis: Carried out at one of two levels: Level I ("Informal," where motivation for exhibiting maladaptive behaviors is identified by analysis of information obtained from caregivers through interviews and questionnaires); Level II ("Descriptive," based upon actual observations of the individual at various times of day and repeated observations across time).
• Data Collection Systems: Design and implement data collection forms and procedures, to best quantify behavior data across various environments and settings.
• Data Analysis: Plot and systematically analyze program and baseline data in terms of levels, trends, variability, and functional relationships.
• Behavior Support Plans (BSPs): Design behavior support plans, based upon functional analysis and data analysis results.
• Positive Interventions for Teaching Adaptive Behaviors: Components include task analysis, identification of reinforcers, appropriate task prompts, schedule(s) of reinforcement, procedures for generalization of learned skills, and design of an appropriate data collection system.
• Response Reduction Interventions: Identification of intervention procedures that are the least intrusive techniques that will reduce the display of the targeted behavior.
• Staff Training: Implementation of Interventions and/or to Collect Data: Training includes specific and detailed information and demonstration on how to conduct planned interventions and how to collect appropriate data, with appropriate return demonstration by staff.
• Program Planning and Development: Provide ongoing input into long-range plans for Behavioral Health Services and the role of this department at The Hope Institute.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Participate in continuing education and professional development by attending workshops and conferences, maintaining active memberships in professional organizations, publishing research, and/or making presentations to other professionals.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Master’s level courses in which a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy will be earned.
• Experience and/or specialized knowledge in one or more of the following: Developmental Disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Cognitive Impairment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and/or Mental Health issues also helpful.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both written and orally) in a professional manner, with all levels of employees (professionals, teachers, paraprofessionals, direct-care, etc.).
• Ability to interact effectively on a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Successful background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening.

Skills

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) eligibility.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Floating Holidays
• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

Pay

Pay Range: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually (based on experience)

Schedule

N/A