Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!Connecting People with PossibilitiesMission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Summary: Supports Bridgewell's mission by providing behavior support services to the residential and/or day services programs. Works in coordination with the behavior analysts, supervisors, program directors, and staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of behavior supports that meet regulatory requirements of DDS and Mass Health.Schedule: Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (flexible schedule) 30 hours per weekEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in the process of behavior assessment to contribute to the design of behavior support strategies. Work in conjunction with Behavior Analysts to develop and provide materials related to behavioral strategies to program staff. Participate directly in the development, training, monitoring, and documentation of behavioral supports focused on interactional guidelines and antecedent-based strategies. Provide directed behavior support to individuals served as outlined in Behavior Support/Management Plans, antecedent management approaches, and other generalized support strategies.Assist with program documentation related to the occurrence of targeted aberrant and replacement behaviors, including data collection, incident/restraint reports, development of graphical displays, and data summaries.Participate in the monitoring of treatment implementation and assessment of treatment integrity.Provide support to programs with corollary support plans such as Medication Treatment Plans, Restriction Plans, and Supportive & Protective Device forms.Develop and provide training to program staff focused on behavioral principles, data/data collection processes, basic behavior change/skill building strategies, and directed illness/disorder topics.Assist staff or others in locating and obtaining needed or related resources for individuals.Participate in relevant meetings with DDR and relevant supervisor groups within the agency as needed.Participate in the agency's referral/assessment processes.Other duties as assigned. Required Education/Experience:Master 's degree in Psychology or related field. At least two years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or as related to targeted positions/programs (ID/DD, ASD, psychiatric disabilities).Required Skills/Knowledge:Strong leadership and problem-solving skillsStrong clinical skillsDemonstrated knowledge of behavioral concepts and techniquesDemonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with funding sourcesExcellent written and oral communication skillsPhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.Bridgewell offers:Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributionsWith over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.Additional compensation for on-call rotationsOpportunities for professional development and growthWhy Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.