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R-9622 Behavior Specialist Health and Clinical Services Alabama School for the Deaf-Revised & Re-Advertised

Position Number: 4651262
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Disability Services

R-9622 Behavior Specialist Health and Clinical Services Alabama School for the Deaf-Revised & Re-Advertised

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

Revised & Re-Advertised

R- 9622 Reference#9971565565015000

Posting Date: August 24, 2023

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION Behavior Specialist
Health and Clinical Services
Alabama School for the Deaf

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega and a statewide network of ten regional centers with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will be working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors. This position will be directly responsible for intensive crisis and behavioral management and behavioral support service delivery including hands on intervention.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB's culture of inclusion is reinforced by developing interventions that promote the provision of comprehensive educational services for students with sensory impairments. Through a collaborative team approach, you will provide services and supports that champion the limitless potential of all individuals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education or related field.
Two (2) years' experience working with individuals with a sensory loss.
Must have excellent written and oral communication.
Must have two (2) years of experience collecting and analyzing data.
A minimum of two years (2) of experience in selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of individual assessments related to evaluating behavior.
Must have a minimum of one year of training and facilitating workshops.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years' experience working with individuals with a sensory loss.
Earn a Master's degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Counseling, Special Education or related field within 36 months

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Assist with obtaining functional behavioral assessments (FBA), writing behavior intervention plans (BIP), including obtaining required approvals, data collecting and graphing and reviewing plans for effectiveness.
Work collaboratively with counselor and other behavior specialist in preparation for the psychiatric clinic.
Act as a liaison for staff, students/clients, and parents/guardians for clinic purposes.
Provide appropriate documentation on students/clients for psychiatric clinics.
Provide appropriate follow-up to psychiatric clinic recommendations.
Work collaboratively with related services providers and other specialized areas to promote positive behavior interventions.
Maintain and update treatment plans and case notes in the designated documentation and data tracking system.
Comply with all AIDB policy and procedures regarding wellbeing and student safety.
Complete Managing Crisis Safely program or other crisis prevention program as designated by Administration within the first three (3) months of employment.
Ability to perform physical demands such as occasional lifting of students, carrying, pushing and/or pulling wheelchairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling, and fine motor dexterity.
May be required to travel statewide and to possess a driver license.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.
Act as liaison for staff, students/clients and parents/guardians for clinic purposes.
Must possess a minimum sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL within six (6) months of employment. INTERMEDIATE must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. INTERMEDIATE PLUS must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."

SALARY:

$42,589 - $56,814 Scale D1 Rank 54 (187 Days) Bachelors Degree

$45,181- $60,272 Scale D1 Rank 54 (187 Days) Master's Degree

Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 29,2023

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=15654&PageID=1469