Responsibilities:

• Provide meaningful instruction to program participants in assigned Day Habilitation Programs.
• Develop and implement community based/in-house programming in accordance with program participants needs, preferences, and desires as per their Life Plan.
• Act as the liaison for the Behavior Specialist assigned to the program. Under the supervision of a qualified Behavior Specialist (i.e. BCBA or LBA) assist with the completion of functional behavioral assessments and the development of person-centered behavioral support plans in assigned programs.
• Assist the Behavior Specialist with summarizing behavioral data, training employees in the areas of applied behavior analysis, and implementation of The Arc Westchester’s strategic initiatives as they relate to behavioral services.
• Provide all services in accordance with relevant regulations.

Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• This position is an entry level position for the department.
• One (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis and basic computer skills including Word and Excel required.

Pay/Salary:

• $21.60/HR