Child Behavior Specialist - Intercept Health
Roanoke, VA
About the Job
Child Behavior Specialist
Entry level pay starts at $17 for direct care and increases based on experience and certification; and ABA-specific education, up to $23 for direct care.
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:
- Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
- Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
- Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
- Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.
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- Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
- Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
- Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
As a child behavior specialist, you will implement individualized behavioral therapy programs utilizing ABA intervention strategies to increase social-communicative behaviors and daily living skills, while decreasing disruptive and/or aggressive behaviors. You will observe client skills and collect data to be used in assessing the individual's skills and to develop their program goals. You will also provide coaching, training, and support to parents and/or care givers in behavior management strategies to increase generalization of individual's skill sets.
The selected candidate will have at least a high school diploma and previous experience working with children. Must possess a current registered behavior technician credential in good standing; or complete a 40-hour class, competency assessment, and exam to become a registered behavior technician within 6 months of hire (IH provides training compensation during this time). Bachelor's degree in Behavioral science is preferred; specific experience with children who have Autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or ABA experience, is a plus! Must have afternoon availability until 6 P.M.
PT Specialists are compensated for direct and indirect services provided, entry level pay starts at $17 for direct care and increases based on experience and certification; and ABA-specific education, up to $23 for direct care. Indirect care pay range is between $12 and $15 based on experience and certification.
Intercept offers the following benefits to all part-time employees: * Life Assistance Program * Participation in 401k once eligibility criteria met * Cellular Telephone Discount.
To view a copy of the complete position description, and to learn more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com.