Behavior Analyst Senior

Join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services as a Behavior Analyst I. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to provide senior-level behavior analysis services in the form of consultation and technical assistance to individuals with cognitive, developmental, physical, and health-related needs.

The Behavior Analyst I provides senior-level behavior analysis services in the form of consultation and technical assistance to individuals with cognitive, developmental, physical, and health-related needs. The successful candidate will work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Provides senior-level behavior analysis services in the form of consultation and technical assistance to individuals with cognitive, developmental, physical, and health-related needs.
• Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Provides supervision to behavioral health staff in the area of applied behavior analysis.
• Performs observations and functional assessments necessary for behavior analysis and service delivery.
• Provides training to staff concerning positive and effective approaches to preventing/addressing challenging behaviors.
• Assists in systematically evaluating the consistent implementation of behavior support plans through personal observation, staff interviews, and review of documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policy and develops systems and procedures to meet the standards and requirements therein.
• Serves on various work groups and committees and may chair Behavior Support Plan Peer Review Committee.

• Ability to conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments and functional (analogue) behavior analysis and to develop behavior support plans.
• Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge regarding medications used to assist with behavior management and systems to track treatment effectiveness.
• Ability to evaluate behavioral and program data and to make clinical recommendations based on those data.
• Ability to train staff in programming and related behavioral areas.
• Ability to professionally supervise behavioral and programming staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and experience in administering all aspects of the delivery of behavioral services to persons with intellectual disabilities, including skill acquisition training, peer to peer aggression, restraint reduction, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge regarding etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge regarding applicable local, state, and federal laws, federal regulations, and departmental and agency policy related to the provision of behavioral services.
• Advanced writing skills in developing technical reports, grants, research proposals, and other relevant documents.
• Leadership skills in motivating staff and effectively implementing changes.
• Knowledge and skills in using personal computers and relevant software.

The work schedule varies upon request or as needed. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity, and participation in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in behavior analysis, please submit your application.