Behavior Director

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students' lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE WHO YOU ARE

You are a determined and enthusiastic Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who will act as the Director to manage behaviors in a school-based setting, and to create an atmosphere where faculty, staff, and students can meet the goals and objectives of Hope Academy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Academy Performance Manage all behavior related services across school-based settings Development and implementation of programs, procedures and training materials for staff involved with learners with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for learners and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines, specifically related to PBSPs, ABA related skill acquisition programming programming, data collection, and goals of learners Compliance Ensure services are in compliance with professional standards as well as state and federal regulatory requirements Ensure service provider integrity in monitoring and managing behavior analytic programming for students and clients on caseload; including selection of targets, creation of data sheets, guidance of teaching strategies and reinforcement schedules, reviewing progress and making modifications to targets or teaching procedures as necessary, and ensuring data collection is being implemented correctly Communication Communicate effectively and regularly with faculty, staff, parents and students and document in accordance with Hope's policies and procedures Documentation Ensure accurate and reliable data collection on all IEP goals and other target skills related to ABA curriculum Ensure completion and documentation of RBT and BCBA candidate supervision Document all services and support as required Assessment Provide training and support in the implementation of skill assessment measures (e.g., VB-MAPP), functional assessment measures, and Crisis Prevention measures Other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Qualifications Master's Degree Behavior Specialist License Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification Completion of 8-Hour Supervision Course Experience working with individuals with developmental delays Clearances & Training Required Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children State License of Practice and/or Certification CPR/First Aid TB/Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay Rate Health Insurance - With employer contribution Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid Paid Time Off Retirement Investment Savings Plan Professional Development Opportunities Discount Market The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.