Job: Behavioral Specialist

Berkshire County Arc

94 North Elm Street Suite 309
Westfield, MA 01085

Company Description:
Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit human service agency that has been providing community-based services to adults with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries for over 50 yrs. Berkshire County Arc’s mission is to assist and support individuals in their quest to identify and realize their chosen lifestyles. This is accomplished through various programs offered: residential homes including independent apartments, employment services, day programs, adult family care, transitions, advocacy & family support, special needs pooled trusts and a mail-house staffed by people with disabilities that serves dozens of businesses across Western Massachusetts. Berkshire County Arc’s programs are offered in Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley. We serve nearly 1,000 individuals per year and have over 700 dedicated staff. Berkshire County Arc offers an excellent benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and retirement plan and tuition assistance. No experience? We provide training to prepare you for your position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary Range:Location:
Per Year WESTFIELD MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Associate Degree
Preference: Nice to have

Preference: Nice to have
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Description:
Berkshire County Arc is seeking a Behavior Specialist for the Pioneer valley, supporting individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury through a multi-disciplinary team approach. The behavior specialist will implement and monitor behavior intervention plans that include comprehensive functional assessments, data collection and analysis, conduct program observations, collaborate on behavioral and psychiatric medicine treatment plans and conduct in-service training to ensure integrity of behavioral plans and other behavioral intervention strategies. 40 hours a week M-F Varied work schedule required. Requires to work in Pittsfield 2 days a week.
Requirements:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.