Job Description
Behavior Specialist - Autism Intervention Center POSITION TITLE: Behavior Specialist REPORTS TO: Mental Health Clinical Supervisor; Director(s); Clinical Supervisor(s); Behavior Analyst/Behavior Consultant; Other managers as directed. POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt PURPOSE: The Behavior Specialist position is a specialized role available at our autism intervention center to work with our clients that have more challenging behaviors. This position is best for a detail-oriented person who loves to collaborate with others, can implement clinician developed behavior support plans with fidelity, collect and document daily data, complete daily progress notes, and provide data to clinicians at case review meetings. Challenging behaviors vary depending on the client and their specific needs. ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL Director Manager Senior Staff Staff EDUCATION REQUIRED: Must hold a bachelor's degree and 6 months-3 years of related experience required. CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: None PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT: 1,200 hours per year (12 months) General Requirements (All Employees) Follow work schedule with reliable attendance and punctuality and attend meetings, staff development, and training Multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments Adhere to applicable company and departmental policies and procedures Work in difficult environments, solve problems effectively, and exhibit a positive attitude Initiate communication with supervisor when needed and work collaboratively with supervisor and other employees Follow the guidelines, coaching, and directives provided by management to ensure consistent application of agency protocols Receive constructive feedback from supervisor(s) and implement corrections Follow all legal and licensing board requirements and ethic