Behavioral Specialist

Description

Position: Behavioral Specialist

Location: The Arc Western Montana and the Missoula Community

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

· Stable Employment: Reliable job with consistent hours.

· Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement.

· Rewarding Work: Make a positive impact every day.

· Comprehensive Training: Paid training, including First Aid, CPR, Mandt Certification, and Medication Certification.

Competitive Pay:

· Base Pay: $65k-75k (dependent on experience and licensing)

Benefits:

· Paid Time Off (PTO): Up to 3 weeks for full-time!

· Health Insurance: Dental and Medical for as low as $95/month.

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Pet Insurance

· Retirement Plan: 403(b) with up to 3.5% company match.

· Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for PSLF Program.

Key Responsibilities:

· Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to teach new skills and reduce concerning behaviors.

· Design, monitor, and modify written behavior intervention procedures and skill acquisition procedures as related to behavioral intervention.

· Conduct initial and on-going assessments, and based on these assessments, design and maintain top quality treatment programs.

· Administer, conduct, evaluate, and supervise the implementation of behavioral assessment measures and functional assessment measures.

· Develop individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and center based programs and design behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.

· Ensure appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives .

Employment Options:

· Full-Time: 40 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

· One year of experience in behavioral program design, Applied Behavioral Analysis certification (IABA/ABA) from an accredited program, and a Bachelor Degree in a related field.

· Preferred qualifications: Graduate level degree and certification in behavior analysis from an accredited institution.

· Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field is preferred.

Certificates or Licenses:

· Preferred BCBA or IABA/ABA Certification from an accredited program

· Possession of valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

· Proof of auto liability insurance in accordance with Montana law, and insurability with The Arc Western Montana insurer of record.