Job DescriptionPosition BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST 123LocationRiver Street School - WindsorProgram Capitol Region Education Council River Street School in WindsorPosition Description Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervisor and Assistant Director Clinical Services the Behavior Specialist will support the behavioral needs of students with Autism andor other developmental disorders. This position is designed to support an individual who is completing graduate coursework andor receiving supervision necessary to take the BCBA exam.RESPONSIBILITIESAssist the teacher behavior analysts paraeducators and other clinical staff in preparing student materials as instructed.Maintain a clean safe and organized work and therapy environment.Provide direct client care in 11 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.Maintain student confidentiality.Utilize safe & appropriate procedures when interacting with students as prescribed by Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training.Assist BCBA in conducting various functional assessment methodologies including but not limited to descriptive and analogue functional assessments.Attend regular supervision meetings with assigned BCBA clinical supervisors and effectively respond to feedback.Perform other duties related to the BCBA Task List as directed by BCBASupervisor andor clinical team leader.KNOWLEDGESKILLSABILITIESKnowledge in the use of technology to collect analyze and graph data.Demonstrate the ability to implement and monitor strategies for changing behavior under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior AnalystAbility to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board BACB.Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures kneeling squatting sitting standing for extended periods of time.Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.Once certified must be willing and able to restrainholdtransport and utilize Safety Care procedures.REQUIREMENTSMust have a four-year bachelors degree in education psychology or a related field.Must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program to obtain their BCBA andor eligible to pursue or actively obtaining necessary supervision hours toward BCBA certification.Once hired must successfully make progress in meeting training competencies as identified by the BACB toward application for the BCBA certificationRegistered Behavior Technician RBT certification preferred including ongoing maintenance of RBT certification i.e. adequate adherence to supervision and professional and ethical conduct requirements of the BACBEXPERIENCERequired Several years working in the field of Developmental DisabilitiesHuman ServicesPreferred Experience working with school aged childrenyoung adults in a classroom or 11 settingPreferred Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisRELATED TRAININGResponsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and training included but not limited to Annual Safety Care RBT continuing education and other related training and in-services as directed by supervisor.To access the job description and salary range please clickhttpswww.crec.orgcareersjobs.phpJOB ID13475 ATCREC External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford Connecticut