Behavior Specialist Assistant - Wildwood Schools

Description

Behavior Specialist Assistant - Wildwood Schools

Salary range $22.57/hr - $32.29/hr based on relevant experience

This is a 12 month position

We pay for experience, so please be sure to submit a Resume and Cover Letter!

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education,or related field; plus experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• OR
• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college in psychology, special education,or related field; plus 5 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• OR
• High School diploma/GED plus 10 years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
  

Who We Are

Wildwood School, a part of Wildwood Programs, provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible; Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests.

Who Are We Looking For

We are looking for a Behavior Specialist Assistant observe; and document behaviors and work with students ages 18-22 with disabilities. This position works collaboratively with students and teams in assisting the Behavior Analyst/Specialist with developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Acts as a primary resource to staff in positive behavioral support & assists with de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Models positive behavioral support in an integrated team environment, fostering a comprehensive school wide plan to improve the lives of students.
• Serve as a trainer for CALM de-escalation and protective measures.
• Assists behavior analyst/specialist by ensuring that all appropriate documentation regarding behavioral interventions are documented, collected, analyzed, and maintained.
• Prepares for data collection with guidance from the behavior analyst/specialist
• Works in conjunction with the behavior analyst/specialist in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans, including direct assessment procedures such as PFA/SBT.
• Enters data and updates graphs, communicates changes and trends to the behavior analyst/ specialist.
  
  

Qualifications

Other Work Requirements

• A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes deescalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.