Behavior Support Specialist
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Bancroft
NJ
Summary
The Behavior Support Specialist coordinates the development and implementation of behavior analytic services within individual service plans. They also conduct functional behavior assessments, monitor data collection systems, and provide training to ensure effective behavior plan implementation.
Job Description
Overview
We're Hiring: Behavior Support Specialist
Location: Passaic CountyEmployment Type: Full Time - In PersonDepartment: Adult Residential
Salary Range: $21.34-$21.77
Bancroft is a leading nonprofit service-provider for individuals across the lifespan with autism and related diagnoses. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services rooted in evidence based practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, residential supports, and short-term behavioral stabilization services.As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.
Bancroft is actively seeking an Behavior Support Specialist to join our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center of Excellence; a team of approximately 50 Board Certified Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBAs/LBA-Ds) and Board Certified Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts (LaBAs) providing services across our organization, along with approximately 45 clinicians who are graduate students accruing fieldwork. We work together to treat challenging behavior, build skills and have the ability to collaborate with a large group of like-minded clinicians.
We are looking for an Behavior Support Specialist for our Adult Residential program in Passaic county. The residential treatment program includes an interdisciplinary approach to care, rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis. Behavior Support Specialists work under the close supervision of LBAs to assess and treat challenging behavior, build skills and have the ability to collaborate with a large group of like-minded clinicians.
Responsibilities
The Behavior Support Specialist, with LBA oversight, creates and coordinates the development and implementation of behavior analytic services within the Individual Service Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Coordinates the development, implementation and training of behavior plans; this includes functional behavior assessment/analysis, preference assessments and treatment evaluations.
- Develops and monitors data collection systems, engages in ongoing data review and analysis to ensure effective programming.
- Identifies training needs and develops and conducts those trainings to ensure the ongoing knowledge and ability to effectively implement behavior plans.
- Participates in clinical case review meetings (rounds) to ensure proper data review and discussion of the needs of persons’ served.
What we offer you:
- Full time hourly position with a consistent schedule, paid benefits, paid time off, no billable hour requirements.
- Free BACBⓇ supervised experience for graduate students in ABA.
- Minimal travel (any required travel is during paid working hours and mileage is reimbursed); paid supervision and training.
- Flexible schedules based on the needs of the program.
- Opportunities to participate in clinical research and work with leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Free, on site master’s in ABA through Rider University
- Tuition reimbursement and (in acute behavioral programs only) tuition repayment for existing student loans
- A Center of Excellence with 50+ BCBAs and 45+ graduate students accruing fieldwork hours, providing internal and external professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six months experience in Human Services or related field required. In programs where the incumbent is required to serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), one year of experience is required.
- Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
EEO Statement
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.
Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Bancroft is a leading regional nonprofit provider of programs and services for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and those in need of neurological rehabilitation.
WHO WE ARE
At Bancroft, we are 2,500 people devoted to making a difference in the lives of those we serve, support and treat. We are teachers, behavior analysts, case managers, rehabilitation therapists, healthcare providers, psychologists, navigators, social workers and program associates who work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators.
WHAT WE DO
Bancroft provides vital human and healthcare programs and services with clinical excellence and compassion. We regard each person as an individual, with treatment plans focused on achieving the highest level of independence possible. Care and support at Bancroft is provided with respect and dignity. We provide opportunity for lifelong learning. We provide for the health and well-being of those we serve through direct patient care in familiar environments and coordination of medical, behavioral and clinical services. We engage and partner with families and funders to help each client access the services and support they need.
WHY WE DO IT
All of us at Bancroft are passionate about unlocking the potential in each person in our care. We provide hope to families whose wish for their loved one is to live life to its fullest. We believe everyone deserves a chance to live as independent a life as possible. We are committed to helping people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurological conditions be productive members of the community. We show the world that the barrier between “them” and “us” is only a state of mind.
We believe in One World. For Everyone.
Founded
1883
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Bancroft is a leading regional nonprofit provider of programs and services for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and those in need of neurological rehabilitation.
WHO WE ARE
At Bancroft, we are 2,500 people devoted to making a difference in the lives of those we serve, support and treat. We are teachers, behavior analysts, case managers, rehabilitation therapists, healthcare providers, psychologists, navigators, social workers and program associates who work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators.
WHAT WE DO
Bancroft provides vital human and healthcare programs and services with clinical excellence and compassion. We regard each person as an individual, with treatment plans focused on achieving the highest level of independence possible. Care and support at Bancroft is provided with respect and dignity. We provide opportunity for lifelong learning. We provide for the health and well-being of those we serve through direct patient care in familiar environments and coordination of medical, behavioral and clinical services. We engage and partner with families and funders to help each client access the services and support they need.
WHY WE DO IT
All of us at Bancroft are passionate about unlocking the potential in each person in our care. We provide hope to families whose wish for their loved one is to live life to its fullest. We believe everyone deserves a chance to live as independent a life as possible. We are committed to helping people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurological conditions be productive members of the community. We show the world that the barrier between “them” and “us” is only a state of mind.
We believe in One World. For Everyone.
Founded
1883
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
