Behavior Modification Program Specialist (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - West Region - has one (1) current Full-Time job opportunity for a Behavioral Modification Program Specialist based in the Private Division at the Rowland Government Center, Waterbury, Connecticut.

This is a thirty-five (35) hour per week position. The work schedule is Monday thru Friday, 10:00am -5:30pm. However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State employee may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and Non-State employee may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle License.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Belinda Weaver at Belinda.Weaver@ct.gov, (203) 294-5023.

In the Department of Developmental Services, this class is accountable for developing, coordinating and evaluating specialized programs for persons with developmental disabilities.

Assesses individual mental status through observation and consultations with other professionals; collects baseline data on behavior of individuals to determine frequency of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors; meets with psychologists, other staff members and supervisors to formulate and coordinate plans of treatment; designs individual behavior modification programs; utilizes behavior modification techniques such as behavioral observation, recording and contingency specification; measures individual behavior and progress through operationally defined observational recording systems and use of measurement apparatus; coordinates behavioral procedures such as reinforcements, rewards and shaping; demonstrates behavior modification programs and methods to direct care staff; communicates individual needs and progress to staff, parents and other involved individuals in areas of design, implementation and supervision of home training programs; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; may train staff in Prevention Safety Intervention techniques; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of psychological learning theories of behavior; knowledge of modern principles and practices dealing with care, training, habilitation and rehabilitation of persons with developmental disabilities; knowledge of behavioral procedures such as reinforcements, rewards and shaping; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to design and monitor behavior modification programs and demonstrate these programs to staff and other individuals.

Six (6) years of professional experience providing special education, psychological or social work services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the utilization of behavior modification skills in the development, coordination and evaluation of behavior modification programs for persons with developmental disabilities.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in psychology, special education, community psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling or social work may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
3. A current Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification or, current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrate behavioral modification experience in a community setting and with demonstrated experience utilizing positive behavioral supports.  

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
   
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.