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OVERVIEW -

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side-by-side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients.

Fit for Lifeis a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being Fit for Life. We have an on-site Fitness Center with a full-time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

Were seeking for a

Residential Behavior Specialistto join our TERI team!

The Residential Behavior Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing behavior intervention services within their assigned residential programs. The responsibilities for this position include ensuring the effective implementation of individualized client goals to enhance quality of life, conducting staff training, developing behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA, providing and supervising crisis intervention, and offering direct support services. The Residential Behavior Specialist works closely with the Residential Program Manager, Residential QIDP, and reports directly to the assigned primary BCBA.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Participates in new client assessments and intake, to include development of functional assessments in partnership with a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Modifies Adaptive Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with their assigned BCBA.
• Provide direct client support as part of the Residential Team.
• Training staff on the principles of behavior management for reducing targeted behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors, implementing individualized client behavior plans, and effectively instructing and delivering personalized goals as outlined in the client's ISP.
• Coordinates and participates in individual client behavior reviews.
• Oversees and compiles data collection for Behavior Intervention and ISP programs and goals.
• Provides new hire staff training on emergency procedures, in rotation with other trainers as assigned. Delivers in-service training, recertification training, follow-up training for new employees, on-the-job training, and other training as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS -

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2 Years experience and/or training working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and experience with severe behavior and learning disorder.
• Required possession of a current Registered Behavior Technician certification or ability to obtain this certification within 3 months of assuming the position.

Salary Range -

$29.00-$30.00 Hourly

Position Status -

Full-Time

Monday to Friday; Split Shift with occasional weekends.

OUR BENEFITS -

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, ADandD, and Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center and Fitness Court
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts at TERIs Common Ground
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER -

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversi