Behavioral Technician - PrideStaff

Behavior Technician

• Hours: 
  • FULL-TIME:  Monday thru Friday - 8:30am-5pm 
  • OR
  • PART-TIME:  Monday thru Friday - 4 hour shifts
• Pay Rate:  $24+/hr
• Location:  Morris County, NJ

We have an exciting opportunity for you! A not-for-profit family services company in Morris County, NJ, is seeking a behavior specialist who is responsible for program intakes and development of behavior plans and supporting staff to provide appropriate behavior support to individuals with I/DD. Behavior Specialists will oversee the behavioral needs of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities in a residential and day program setting.

Job Responsibilities of a Behavior Specialist:

• Oversees the behavior needs of individuals approaches in one or more designated programs, such as, Residential Services and Day Programs
• Identifies target behavior, creates client centered behavior support plans, ensures proper implementation of behavior support plans & designs data collection
• Researches interventions while ensuring best practice techniques
• Conducts assessments, including functional and reinforcer assessments
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of services
• Works collaboratively to ensure effective service delivery
• Attends and facilitates team meetings and trainings
• Works with staff on screening potential program participants and assists staff in making appropriate program placements based on behavioral and other needs of the person.
• Participates in weekly supervision requirements
• Travel to multiple locations as required

Job Requirements:

• At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & supervised exp. involving behavior assessment & development of BSP's
• Bachelor's degree in applied behavioral analysis, psychology, special education, social work, public health counseling, or similar degree
• Experience with writing behavior support plans for adults is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• A valid driver's license in good standing

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Experience:

Applied behavior analysis: 1 year (Required)