Residential Behavior Specialist

Are you a caring professional who believes deeply in the power of delivering evidence-based behavioral supports to optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism?

Would you like to work for an organization where you can create the foundation for better outcomes, while also building a long-term community and career for yourself?

As a Residential Behavior Specialist (RBS), you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team as you help guide, develop, and implement customized behavior support plans, monitor progress toward goals, and provide coaching for staff and families. This is a very rewarding opportunity to empower residents, colleagues, and loved ones with the support needed to feel more successful and enjoy greater confidence and well-being; ultimately, you will do the important work of furthering our cause.

You will also have the chance to obtain BCBA and NYS LBA certifications under the supervision of dedicated experts at Anderson, continuing to move forward in your own career as well. We offer team members clearly defined paths for advancement, extensive paid time off, retirement plans with employer match, and the chance to share a true sense of purpose in a community you can enjoy for years to come.

What You Will Do as a Residential Behavior Specialist:

• You will participate in the day-to-day operations of the residential environment.
• You will conduct Functional Behavior assessments and develop function-based behavior support plans using evidence-based methods.
• You will develop program supports based on evidence-based practices and curriculum-based assessments.
• You will coach and support the residential team with the goal of increasing socially significant behavior and achieving individualized goals.
• You will deliver consultation, teaching, and training opportunities to interdisciplinary team members.
• You will stay up-to-date on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) research/practices, and routinely review relevant Anderson Center and OPWDD documents to ensure compliance.
• You will prepare behavioral support summaries in response to interventions.
• You will be involved in all aspects of crisis management until resolution.
• You will provide behavioral and therapeutic services to a program participants with a wide range of sensory sensitivities and profiles.
• You will communicate important behavioral information to parents/guardians and multidisciplinary team professionals in a timely, clear, respectful, sensitive manner.
• You will create and utilize databases for recordkeeping and documentation purposes.
• You will be willing to work evenings and one weekend day.
• You will be steadfastly devoted to the safety and well-being of residents with whom you work.

• Compassion, integrity, patience, empathy, adaptability, and a desire to make a difference.
• Strong training, communication, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, follow-through, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to remain calm and helpful during times of crisis or through challenging situations, showing unconditional positive regard for residents at all times.
• Alignment with our mission and values.
• A commitment to sharing knowledge with colleagues and family members in a timely, effective, empathetic manner.
• Dedication to ensuring that services related to your role are fully compliant.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or another related field.
• Proof of enrollment in a Master's Degree program with ABA focus or willingness to pursue that educational path.
• Background and training in ABA is preferred
• Experience working with individuals who are dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental health issues preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required orientation, training, and professional qualifications.
• Fulfillment of all mandated reporting requirements, compliance with agency policies, and adherence to organizational protocols.

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences
• And much, much more!
• To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $25.52 - $28.02 Hourly / commensurate with experience

Work Hours: Full-Time (Second Shift, 40 hours - one weekend day)

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.
Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you’ve envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you’ll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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