Behavior Specialist

When you come to work at Monarch Center for Autism, you become an integral part of our dedicated and hardworking team of professionals that include Intervention Specialists, Associate Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Specialists, Art Therapists, Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Horticulture Therapist. Classroom teams are intentionally small, so students can receive one-on-one and small group instruction, within the confines of Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching Model. The Model combines concept-driven language instruction with visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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Position Overview: We are hiring a Behavior Specialist to work within a dynamic interdisciplinary team at our Monarch School for Autism. As the Behavior Specialist, you will be charged with the responsibility of conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and developing, monitoring and managing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans for the assigned caseload of Monarch students.  You will work under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor and this position fulfills the supervised independent fieldwork requirements as delineated by the BACB. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Actively participate in supervision with Behavior Analysts, to include attending ABA group supervision meetings twice monthly or as scheduled by the Behavior Analyst Supervisors.
• Under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor, conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Functional Analyses (FA), as needed, for the assigned caseload of Monarch students as well as develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans based on FBA results.
• Monitor/coordinate implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans across school settings.
• Utilize Behavior Skills Training to train others on Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Develop and maintain behavioral measurement and collection systems and create graphical data representations and reports for progress-monitoring of students on caseload.
• Observe caseload of students in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis.
• Consult and collaborate with directors, supervisors, teachers, and related service providers regarding behavior intervention techniques and strategies. Communicate objective information to parents and other stakeholders when necessary.
• Contribute to the development of behavioral goals and objectives in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Currently in pursuit of a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology and taking coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (pursuing either BCBA or BCaBA).
• Experience working with children with autism and related disorders preferred.
• Experience working within the field of applied behavior analysis
• Experience working with children with autism and related disorders
• Experience in crisis management

Life at Bellefaire:

We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

• Dental, vision and medical insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid long-term disability
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Other perks of working with us include:

• A friendly and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• A beautiful campus
• Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
• Staff recognition program
• A caring environment to work in!

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.