Job Information
Mary Cariola Children's Center BEHAVIOR THERAPIST Rochester, New York
Description
Pay Rate: $43,888-$52,000 per year
Pay within this range is based on experience and education
DEI Values Statement:
Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.
Duties and Responsibilities
Fully engage in educational, behavioral and clinical services to ensure all students are receiving an appropriate and complete educational program
Implement school policies, procedures and processes
Develop and maintain strong working relations with outside agency providers such as medical, behavioral, therapeutic, etc. providers
Work closely with parents and/or residential staff in both consultation and training for the student’s school and home programming needs
Conduct meetings for behavior plan and casebook reviews as necessary
Work with Teachers to provide coaching for Teacher Assistants and Classroom Aides regarding behavior plans
Complete all records and reports as requested
Participate on an interdisciplinary team to provide initial and ongoing evaluations for each student and to establish appropriate therapeutic goals and program recommendations
Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) based on multiple sources of data (indirect assessments, direct observations, experimental analyses, etc.)
Develop and modify Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to meet student needs
Train all team members on specific techniques necessary to carry out the individualized BIPs
Provide ongoing consultation, support, modeling and training for agency staff in carrying out BIPs
Supervise Crisis Intervention Specialists
Analyze behavior data regularly, making individual student programming decisions/changes
Develop and monitor toilet training programs as needed
Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current in the field of Behavior Analysis
Support implementation of evidence-based practices throughout the agency
Maintain accurate and current records for each student on caseload, including appropriate data collection and administrative procedures
Comply with all NYSED requirements
Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or equivalent or
Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or equivalent and currently in pursuit of a Master's program of equivalence
Experience conducting various assessments including preference assessments, skills assessment and functional behavioral assessments
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience with students with developmental disabilities
Certifications and Trainings
NCI certification (will be provided by agency if you do not already possess)
NYS License in Behavior Analysis preferred
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)