Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialist - Vineland, NJ

POSITION SUMMARY: The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialist provides intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism in residential and day program settings. The ABA Specialist participates in the continued behavioral assessment across settings, as well as the application of treatment strategies derived from an ABA model by the clinical team. The ABA Specialist implements interventions based on the results of systematic behavioral assessments including functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), analysis of parent-child interactions, and reinforcer assessments. The ABA Specialist works as a member of the clinical team to provide individually designed behavior support plans to decrease problem behavior, while increasing adaptive, more appropriate responses.

POSITION SALARY: $21.00 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direct supervision of and in coordination with a Behavior Analyst and/or Behavior Specialist and/or Clinical Director, the ABA Specialist performs the following duties:
  
  
  
  
  • Provide intensive behavioral assessment and treatment services to individuals in accordance with the behavior support plan including but not limited to Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and antecedent and consequence-based strategies to ensure effective, function-based, treatment
  • Collect behavioral data relative to treatment strategies being implemented for individuals including but not limited to assessment/observation data, and daily behavior data for the purposes of providing clinical/behavioral services to Elwyn New Jersey residents
  • Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by the clinical team and regulations including but not limited to daily progress notes and data tracking to ensure accountability to service recipients, stakeholders, funders, and regulatory entities
  • Implement and ensure staff adhere to individualized behavior support plans for individuals served through provision of training and feedback as necessary
  • Train, mentor, and monitor staff on delivery of care to individuals served with behavioral intervention techniques as antecedent and consequence-based strategies
  • Work with members of Elwyn's operational and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care by participating in meetings, providing training, and sharing information as necessary
  • Work with clients on daily living skills, including but not limited to hygiene and household tasks, in a structured, therapeutic environment to ensure progress is made towards independence
  • Work with the operational team to design and implement recreational activities including but not limited to shopping, going out to eat, and attending events for the purpose of increasing community integration
  
  
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field, including but not limited to, sociology, human services, nursing, or social work
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors
• Experience with ABA strategies desired
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working within and managing a unionized workforce preferred
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record