Job Description

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency. When you come to work at Monarch Center for Autism, you become an integral part of our dedicated and hardworking team of professionals that include Intervention Specialists, Associate Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Specialists, Art Therapists, Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Horticulture Therapist. Classroom teams are intentionally small, so students can receive one-on-one and small group instruction, within the confines of Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching Model. The Model combines concept-driven language instruction with visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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POSITION SUMMARY:
We are hiring a Behavior Specialist to work within a dynamic interdisciplinary team at our Monarch School for Autism. As the Behavior Specialist, you will be charged with the responsibility of conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and developing, monitoring and managing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans for the assigned caseload of Monarch students.  You will work under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor and this position fulfills the supervised independent fieldwork requirements as delineated by the BACB. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Actively participate in supervision with Behavior Analysts, to include attending ABA group supervision meetings twice monthly or as scheduled by the Behavior Analyst Supervisors.
• Under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor, conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Functional Analyses (FA), as needed, for the assigned caseload of Monarch students as well as develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans based on FBA results.
• Monitor/coordinate implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans across school settings.
• Utilize Behavior Skills Training to train others on Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Develop and maintain behavioral measurement and collection systems and create graphical data representations and reports for progress-monitoring of students on caseload.
• Observe caseload of students in the classroom on a regular and consistent basis.
• Consult and collaborate with directors, supervisors, teachers, and related service providers regarding behavior intervention techniques and strategies. Communicate objective information to parents and other stakeholders when necessary.
• Contribute to the development of behavioral goals and objectives in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Currently in pursuit of a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology and taking coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (pursuing either BCBA or BCaBA).
• Experience working with children with autism and related disorders preferred.
• Experience working within the field of applied behavior analysis
• Experience working with children with autism and related disorders
• Experience in crisis management

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The salary for this role is $40,000 per year
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays 
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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