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Behavior Specialist (RBT)

Employer
Grafton Integrated Health Network
Location
Winchester, VA
Closing date
Nov 26, 2021

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Industry
Nonprofit
Function
Accountant, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
JOB TITLE: BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTGENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBThe behavior specialist is responsible for direct delivery of behavioral services to children and families/caregivers. This position maintains accurate record keeping of case notes and communicates with supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst about the program and the progress of the treatment plan for individuals served. The position will utilize the strategies and principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to manage a caseload of clients and work with their families by providing services in family homes or other appropriate settings. Reports to a Clinical Administrator or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWorks under the supervision of a BCBA to collaboratively establish and/or implement a treatment plan based on a functional assessment.Provide direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional, leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.May prepare written assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral, skills, strengths, barriers self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments as appropriate.Implement language and academic programs by collecting individual progress data, maintaining program books, and creating teaching materials.Document case activities or other required daily documentation for both data analysis and billing purposes in a timely manner.Schedule and keep scheduled appointments to support family with implementing behavior intervention in home and schedule and keep supervision meetings with BCBA for supervision and as needed.Discuss treatment progress, supports family in implementing in-home behavior strategies that support the treatment plan, and responds to parents and/ or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, etc.Attends job specific conferences and/or training as scheduled, and assists in the trainings and mentoring of new staffCommunicate effectively about all ideas, successes or concernsPerforms other duties as assignedMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEMust be at least 21 years of ageRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification requiredAny applicant who is not RBT certified at hire will be given 6 months to obtain certificationBachelor's degree in psychology, human services or a related field ORAssociate degree and 3 months experience working with children required ORHigh school diploma and 6 months experience working with children requiredPrior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities preferredExperience in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and in designing and evaluating behavioral interventionsEffective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skillsSolid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills are essentialSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSRequires Ukeru certification and a valid, acceptable driver's license.

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