Behavioral Specialist
The role of the Behavior Therapist is to provide one on one instruction using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques in a center based setting with toddler to school aged children with diagnosed moderate disabilities, primarily developmental delays or PTSD. The Behavior Therapist’s goal is to assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning environment in which all children can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials and teaching.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree plus 1,000 hours/6 months working with children with developmental delays or PTSD
Associates degree plus 2,000 hours/1 year working with children with developmental delays or PTSD
Position Qualifications:
Must be able to provide all degrees and certifications upon request.
Cooperates successfully as a member of a team.
Communicates effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of services.
Meet any specific content area requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to learn and accept feedback and apply feedback effectively.
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
Flexible, with the ability to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
Responsibilities: Interact With Children:
Instruct and supervise children in activities
Teach children basic to advanced skills using ABA techniques
Work with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new skills initially introduced throughout the duration of the therapy session
Devise and implement special strategies for reinforcing skills based on the special needs and abilities of each child.
Assist with critical daily activities such as transition times, mealtimes, and toileting/diapering.
Utilize appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline.
Model positive behavior.
Implement age appropriate activities that support the methods Lead therapists suggest
Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times
Curriculum Preparation:
Implement age appropriate, individualized activities for breaks and down time in conjunction with Lead Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator.
Assist Lead Therapist to prepare activities that support individual needs of each child.
Administration:
Work closely with Lead Teachers and other Staff
Actively participate in meetings which may include Lead Teachers, Administrative Team and other staff.
Participate in team meetings and training. Communicate and share ideas and concerns with Parents of the child.
Facility Maintenance:
Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
Sanitize all surfaces, equipment, and toys and materials when necessary
Assist with routinely checking materials to ensure they are in good repair in order to conduct effective therapy sessions.
Follow all Covid-19 protocols and procedures
The role of the Behavior Therapist is to provide one on one instruction using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques in a center based setting with toddler to school aged children with diagnosed moderate disabilities, primarily developmental delays or PTSD. The Behavior Therapist’s goal is to assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning environment in which all children can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials and teaching.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree plus 1,000 hours/6 months working with children with developmental delays or PTSD
Associates degree plus 2,000 hours/1 year working with children with developmental delays or PTSD
Position Qualifications:
Must be able to provide all degrees and certifications upon request.
Cooperates successfully as a member of a team.
Communicates effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of services.
Meet any specific content area requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to learn and accept feedback and apply feedback effectively.
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
Flexible, with the ability to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
Responsibilities: Interact With Children:
Instruct and supervise children in activities
Teach children basic to advanced skills using ABA techniques
Work with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new skills initially introduced throughout the duration of the therapy session
Devise and implement special strategies for reinforcing skills based on the special needs and abilities of each child.
Assist with critical daily activities such as transition times, mealtimes, and toileting/diapering.
Utilize appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline.
Model positive behavior.
Implement age appropriate activities that support the methods Lead therapists suggest
Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times
Curriculum Preparation:
Implement age appropriate, individualized activities for breaks and down time in conjunction with Lead Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator.
Assist Lead Therapist to prepare activities that support individual needs of each child.
Administration:
Work closely with Lead Teachers and other Staff
Actively participate in meetings which may include Lead Teachers, Administrative Team and other staff.
Participate in team meetings and training. Communicate and share ideas and concerns with Parents of the child.
Facility Maintenance:
Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
Sanitize all surfaces, equipment, and toys and materials when necessary
Assist with routinely checking materials to ensure they are in good repair in order to conduct effective therapy sessions.
Follow all Covid-19 protocols and procedures