Job Information
Open Sky Community Services Day Hab Program - Behavioral Specialist in Wrentham, Massachusetts
Salary
USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Description and Responsibilities
Open Sky’s Day Habilitation programs serve individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Adult Learning Center in Whitinsville, Massachusetts serves adults aged 21 and over, offering socialization and community membership, occupational, physical, and speech therapies, nursing supports, life skills and communication training, and opportunities to practice self-advocacy. The Community Connections program in Wrentham, Massachusetts serves adults with intellectual disabilities, and in some cases co-occurring mental health or physical challenges. This program provides occupation, speech, physical therapies, nursing services, and opportunities for socialization, community membership, and self-advocacy.
The Behavioral Therapist will provide 30 hours of clinical support to the individuals in Open Sky’s Day Habilitation programs and 10 hours of case management, groups and other clinical support to the clinical programs of Open Sky’s I/DD Division. They will complete assessments and develop treatment plans based on individuals needs, as well as monitor their progress and design and deliver interventions in building and using skills.
Other Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical consultation to programs, staff teams, and individuals served on an ongoing basis; respond to urgent events as needed.
Support individuals with ASD, ID, Developmental Disabilities and TBI across the Division.
Provide ABA, PBS and other training support that staff may need with regard to treatment planning and implementation.
Prepare Treatment plans and gather/analyze data in a timely fashion.
Participate in treatment planning to develop appropriate, effective and achievable treatment goals and objectives. Oversee the development and implementation of PBS Universal, Targeted and Intensive Treatment plans and associated data
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in ABA, or related field and previous experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental disability, including Autism and ID, required. Strong leadership skills, adaptability, time-management, and verbal and written communication skills required.Demonstrated ability to assess and analyze individual needs and write appropriate treatment interventions using a PBS model, required. Valid Drivers’ License and acceptable driving history required.
Current Licensure
Behavioral Specialist Starting Salary (Yearly)
Master’s Degree, no license
$59,000-$61,000
Master's Degree, license eligible
$62,000-$64,000
LCSW
$66,000-$68,000
Independent License (LICSW, LMHC)
$68,000-$70,000
BCBA
$84,500
About Us
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
Regular Supervision, Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled Veteran status.
Job ID2024-9395
CityWrentham
StateMassachusetts