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State of Utah - Jobs Board Certified Behavior Analyst in AMERICAN FORK, Utah

Are you searching for a meaningful work experience? Would you like to make the difference in the lives of others? Join our interdisciplinary team at the Utah State Developmental Center. We are hiring a Behavior Specialist to develop plans promoting independent life skills for intellectually disabled individuals in our care. 

As a Behavior Specialist you will performs functional assessment of individuals or systematically analyze a behavior and why it happens. With team input,develop a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) or a plan to manage or correct a difficult or inappropriate behavior and present the BSP at the Person Centered Plan meeting. Train the building or apartment staff on the implementation of the BSP. Monitor,evaluate,and revise the BSP to assure it is assisting the individual by both working with the individual,staff as well as monitoring and reporting the monthly data and preparing monthly progress notes. Assist the QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional) or building manager for about 40 individuals and team with the Restriction of Rights. With the QIDP,attend and present Level II and Level III BSP's to the USDC Human Rights Committee after presentation to Peer Review. Also train staff in the New Employee Orientation and Re-Certification Training on Psychology and managing behavior. Prepare behavioral data and attend needed Psychiatric clinics,assist the direct care staff with crisis intervention of a behavioral episode.  Principal Duties The Behavior Support Analyst in this position will be:

  • Assisting in the development and implementation of assessment tools.
  • Conducting functional assessments and analysis when appropriate.
  • Developing behavior plans/treatment plans with a focus on reducing problematic behaviors.
  • Teaching appropriate behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors.

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below. (Rate as listed or in accordance with DHRM Rules for current state employees.) * * Behavior specialist level $22.06 - $33.14 per hour.  Selected employees will be expected to complete the BCBA certification within two years of the assignment and will be placed in a Temporary TL position for public candidates or a career mobility agreement for internal candidates. *TL employees will be converted to schedule B and internal career mobility agreements will end upon completion of the BCBA certification.  The ideal candidate for the Behavior Specialist would  have already obtained a BCaBA certification. *  *The Ideal Candidate Our applicant of choice is: *

  • Experience working two or more years with intellectually disabled individuals. 
  • Experience working two or more years working in the field of applied Behavior Analysis
  • Preference may also be given to applicants with two or more years full time paid experience developing Behavior Support Plans (BSP) for individuals with intellectual disabilities 
  • Licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the state of Utah.

Our Amazing Team Practicing as a Behavior Support Analyst at the Utah State Developmental Center allows you to work with an amazingly qualified and collaborative treatment team in a safe and respectful environment. We are mission-driven; promoting  and offering improved quality of life for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.   As a State of Utah employee,you will enjoy a generous benefits package,including medical,dental,and life insurance,various wellness programs,retirement plan,and paid leave accrual to promote positive work/life balance. You can find more information about benefits,

The Agency Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains,conveniently close to all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. For more information about the Utah State Developmental Center, our philosophy,mission,and treatment programs,we invite you to browse   #Health

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