Behavior Specialist

Are you looking to complete your unrestricted hours? Do you want to become a BCBA? If you answered "YES", then this is the position for you!

HOW WE KE****EP YOU ANCHORED

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with up to 5% company matching

• Earned PTO + Additional Paid Holidays

• Aflac & New York Life Supplemental Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Discounts & Partnerships with Capella and Kean University

• Flexible Work Schedules

• CEU Allowance + Paid Recertification

• Supportive, collaborative clinical team

• Commuter benefits (ABS offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), where employees can lower their monthly expenses by using pre-tax income to pay for their commute)

  Part-time employees are also eligible for paid time off. Eligibility for benefits begins once applicable requirements are met.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

At Anchor Behavioral Solutions, we’re committed to supporting both the individuals we serve and the people who serve them. As a Behavior Specialist, you'll provides high-quality services to children, youth and adults with a variety of developmental disabilities, who are in need of assistance in reducing challenging behaviors. Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Behavior Technician will provide behavioral programming services that will assist clients maintain the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being possible.

POSITION: Full Time Behavior Specialist

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday between **7:00 am - 3:00 pm (**30-35 hours/week)

LOCATION: East Orange and West Orange, NJ

HOW YOU'LL KEEP US ANCHORED

• Work collaboratively with a BCBA in order to implement basic principles of ABA therapy.

• Work collaboratively with the BCBA to conduct behavior and skills assessments utilizing empirically proven assessment tools (i.e., IISCA, FAST, QABF, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3, and PEAK) and develop effective behavior support plans/skill acquisition programs.

  • Communicate client progress to parents, caregivers, supervising BCBA, client’s school staff members, and other treatment team professionals.
  • Collaborate with families in the development of skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals.

• Attend scheduled supervision meetings with the supervising BCBA.

• Train families/caregivers/ABA Therapists in the implementation of the child’s goals, skills acquisition, and recommended strategies.

• Plan/develop/modify behavioral programming as necessary for client’s/families’ needs.

• Plan/develop/modify appropriate behavior programs and materials.

• Complete Progress Reports as assigned.

• Write reports based on initial assessment, including behavior support recommendations, programming strategies and tracking forms.

• Review skill and behavior data on an agreed upon schedule (minimally monthly).

• Collaborate with families in the development of behavior support strategies.

• Train families in the implementation of Behavior Supports Plans and recommended strategies.

• Demonstrate an understanding of behavior analysis strategies in all interactions with clients/families.

• Report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to supervisor/site administrator.

• Demonstrate empathy and compassion in conduct towards clients.

• Demonstrate respect, cooperation, consideration, and tact in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors, families and others.

• Cooperate with the applicable State Department or Division licensing unit with all reasonable and legally mandated inspections or investigations.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech/ Occupational therapy or related field required
• Registered Behavioral Technician preferred

WHAT YOU BRING

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
• Possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver’s license (or Resident State)
• Maintain and/or possess CPR, CPI, Handle With Care (HWC), First Aid, and DDD Pre-service and Boggs Center Training

WHY ANCHOR?

Because your career should grow while you help someone else grow.

Join a team that invests in your development, recognizes your contributions, and gives you the support and resources to build a rewarding career in behavioral health.

Come grow with Anchor.

Benefits at Anchor Behavioral Solutions
We value the well-being of our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees. Full-time team members are eligible for:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company matching
• Commuter benefits (ABS offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), where employees can lower their monthly expenses by using pre-tax income to pay for their commute)

Part-time employees are also eligible for paid time off. Eligibility for benefits begins once applicable requirements are met.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Disclaimer: Once/If a position is offered, you will be required to complete a full ABS application*