JOB SUMMARY
Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Behavior Analyst targets improvement of socially significant client behaviors across a variety of domains through the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Behavior Analyst collaborates to improve service delivery and build capacity in caregivers. This position may act as a mentor to direct care staff. The Behavior Analyst is responsible for the
development and delivery of staff training.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform and interpret the results of functional behavior assessments for youth.
- Develop and implement interventions that target the reduction of challenging behaviors and
increase of adaptive behaviors.
- Create and implement individual behavior plans for youth as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Collect, analyze, and present data on target behaviors as part of treatment planning process to
inform data-based decision making.
- Generalize necessary skills for home or other environments in collaboration with families and other
stakeholders.
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of various behavior management
interventions or in-home behavior management systems
- Collaborate in the ongoing development and maintenance of systems to support the practice of
applied behavior analysis (e.g., data collection systems).
- Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation for regulatory compliance and in
alignment with agency protocols in a timely manner.
- Develop and deliver staff training.
- May act as a mentor to direct care staff.
- Lead projects for various programs designed to elevate the practice of behavior analysis.
- Consult with and provide oversight for implementation of behavior plans with the Crisis Prevention
Specialist, Youth Care Professional (YCP) and/or Skillbuilder who may provide services to children
and families under their guidance.
- Serve as a resource to guide team performance.
- Therapeutic Foster Care program: On call responsibilities as scheduled.
- While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform
other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or qualifying related field required within 3 months of hire,
with a clear path towards New York State licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and
minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively,
Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision
Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:
- Ability to recognize escalated youth behavior and effectively apply the continuum of crisis
prevention and intervention through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills to reduce risk. This
may include the use of protective interventions and physical restraints.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply functional behavior assessments and appropriate interventions to
support individual plans.
- Ability to use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct towards all.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands 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.
- Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
- The following physical demands are required:
o Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
o Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
o Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
o Occasional driving (up to 6 hours)
o Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
o Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching
forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
o Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty
wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
o Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
- Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous
use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
- Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent.
- Protective clothing or equipment as required: close toed shoes; protective shields, universal
precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food preparation.
- Ability to change positions as needed.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 and 300 lbs. and guide them safely
to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 30 minutes and may require repetition as
necessary
$58,500 Minimum pay rate, $75,570 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
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