Behavior Specialist

Company: Center for Social Dynamics
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

This is a Part-Time OpportunityIf you're looking for an opportunity to grow within an organization that offers comprehensive behavioral health training, mentorship, and career advancement, then we welcome you to join our team as a Behavior Specialist!At CSD, our mission is to enable every individual to reach his or her full potential by providing programs that will develop new skills and concepts to maximize their ability to learn within their natural environments and to empower families by providing supportive coaching and behavior management.CSD's people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands and are receiving the best possible care.What is a Behavior Specialist?Our Behavior Specialists are the foundation of our success in providing quality care and service through the implementations of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and play-based programs to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other co-morbid developmental disabilities.What your role is:* Implement individualized programs for children and young adults based on behavioral analysis principles that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills* Manage inappropriate behaviors that occur. Through the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support from your clinical team* Collect data using a tablet/mobile device to manage the child's progress* Facilitate interactions with peers, coworkers, and families* Keep the children motivated to learn through positive reinforcement* Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services* Renders completed sessions daily and write thorough notes per CSD's cancellation policy when changes occur. Communicates schedule changes and cancellations to the clinical team immediately* Participates in regular meetings and promptly communicates with the clinical team via email and phone, regarding Treatment Plans and Behavioral Support Plans and family concerns and questions* Have fun with our clients while teaching them the skills that they need!What's required from you?* Have experience working with children and/or managing challenging behaviors with children (preferred)* H.S. Diploma* Flexible availability - we have a high-demand to service clients Monday through Thursday from 3-7:30 pm* Ability to attend new hire training for one week, Monday through Friday from 9-5 pm* Reliable transportation required* Clean driving record* Automobile Insurance* Copy of active driver's license and insurance policy* A background check (clean history)* Have access to a working cell phoneWhat's in it for you!* Career advancement opportunities. We heavily emphasize internal promotions and growth.* Opportunity to earn your ABA Certification* Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage* Paid training prior to working with clients (combo of training online and in-person?* Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement* Monthly stipends for toys and materials, as well as cell phone usage* Transfer college credits* The opportunity to gain supervised independent fieldwork hours for those in need practicum/internship hoursIND1

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