Job Summary:

This part-time, per diem position will work closely with the Early Childhood and Disability Services teams to provide training for managing challenging behaviors.

Job Summary:

Working as part of a team, this person will

• Work in partnership with Early Childhood Team and Disability Services Team to create behavioral policies and procedures
• Design and implement teacher training on managing child behaviors
• Supervise implementation of individualized treatment plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), or program goals where appropriate
• Work collaboratively and professionally with others such as parents, ABA therapists, OTs, PTs, SLPs, BCaBAs, and Directors
• Work directly with clients with disabilities who may demonstrate target behaviors
• Other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned

Required Licenses/ Certificates/Registrations:

Certification/License: BCBA (or BCaBA) required; NJ License as Behavior Analysis OR CCBT (certified cognitive-behavioral therapist)/ DCBT (diplomate in cognitive-behavioral therapy)

Required Education & Experience:

Experience Working with diverse populations with behavioral and mental health needs

Additional Technical Requirements:

Qualifications (Essential Experience /Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• 2 or more years of leadership and organizational management implementing ABA/CBT therapy
• Experience working with children and adolescents who have special needs and/or have been diagnosed with a developmental delay
• Ability to work with clients who may demonstrate high intensity/aggressive behaviors
• Sound understanding of the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data driven problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of and experience with transition services
• Knowledge and experience with assistive technology, including pictures
• Special Education background preferred
• Familiar with sign language preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology or Special Education preferred
• Certification/License: BCBA (or BCaBA) required; NJ License as Behavior Analysis or CCBT/DCBT

Professional Development and Training

• Maintain BACB Certification (and New Jersey Licensure), if applicable
• Maintain CCBT or DCPT Certification (and New Jersey Licensure), if applicable
• Seek out necessary resources to maintain current trends and research about topics related to the field, including ABA, CBT and Autism

EEO Statement:

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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