ABA Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support - individuals with disabilities; children with emotional, behavioral or medical complexities; children and adults with brain injury). As an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Specialist with Massachusetts MENTOR you’ll be one of those special people.

Massachusetts MENTOR is seeking an ABA Specialist to implement the treatment plan for behaviorally challenged and emotionally disturbed adult individuals by providing individual and/or group support and intervention. This individual may complete assessments and evaluations, develop a plan and teach based on the assessment. The ABA Specialist may also assist with the intake process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

• Completes structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers
• Conducts observation of the adult individual in appropriate settings such as home, school, or community
• Reviews social history information, completes functional assessments, and targets appropriate behavior base line information for each referred client
• Writes and submits summary of assessment and recommended behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary team (IDT) or program manager as applicable
• Ensures behavior support plans and support services provided are in compliance with Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Encourages continuous, age appropriate, active treatment and learning opportunities for individuals served
• Advocates for the human rights and civil rights of individuals receiving services from the agency by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to human rights and other review committees
• Supports and trains staff in implementing behavior intervention plans and conducts classes and orientations as assigned by the program director
• Attends staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings, as applicable
• Monitors assigned cases and initiates termination/transition process when appropriate
• Ensures optimal caseload is maintained
• Assures that documentation and records are kept confidential, organized, and complete
• Submits monthly documentation to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with local contacts, other professionals, and staff members
• Performs other related duties and activities as required

• Documented training in behavior modification techniques required
• Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in Psychology or Special Education
• Minimum of three years experience of ABA experience and BCBA Specialist preferred

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

EOE/AAE