Job Description

Behavior Specialist

Easterseals NH is seeking a Behavior Specialist for our team. Strong candidates will help to develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches. Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology, OR
• Twelve (12) years' experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree, OR
• Combination of Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with two (2) years' experience with the targeted population may be substituted for Master's Degree and required working experience
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working with people who have developmental disabilities preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for program oversight to include policy development and compliance with applicable state, federal, and licensing requirements.
• Provide training to direct support staff and management staff in the areas of; physical interventions, non-aversive behavior supports, client rights, incident reporting, data collection and person specific plans & protocols.
• Facilitate and track the documentation of target behaviors as specified in each individual's behavior support plan or guidelines and formally summarize on a monthly basis.
• Using functional analysis procedures, develop comprehensive behavioral interventions and training plans using non-aversive approaches.
• Develop protocols and guidelines for individuals served.
• Write monthly reports for all persons on psychological service caseload.
• Develop data collection & tracking systems for staff, providers and families.
• Work with department managers to identify individuals who require psychological services.
• Attend physician / psychiatric appointments as needed.
• Attend and participate in all applicable clinical and person-specific meetings.
• Participate in psycho-educational activities.
• Complete annual summaries based on review of all persons on caseload and review of managers' monthly report.
• Responsible for processing appropriate billing materials.
• Respond to request for proposals based on analysis of program needs.

Compensation: $58,656

Hours: Monday through Friday, full-time 40 hours

What's in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
• We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

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