Responsibilities: – Provide behavioral support and intervention to individuals with special needs – Implement behavior plans and strategies based on applied behavior analysis principles – Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior support plans – Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans – Monitor and track progress of individuals, adjusting interventions as needed – Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary – Assist with the development and implementation of social skills training programs – Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and treatment interventions
Train family members and other support staff to implement written programs, Evaluate and monitor progress on programs and modify as needed.
Qualifications: – Master’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field and at least three years of experience working with children with disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience. – Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain confidentiality – Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs, preferably in a clinical or educational setting – Familiarity with applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and techniques – Strong understanding of crisis intervention strategies and ability to remain calm in high-stress situations – Experience working with children or adolescents is preferred
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Education:
Master’s (Required)
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire the best-qualified applicant for the position without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, or veteran status.
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