Behavior Specialist- Adult Program

Poughkeespie, NY

Full Time

Behavioral Services

Experienced

Anderson Center for Autism is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to support adults with autism and developmental disabilities across community‑based residential and day program settings. In this role, you will assist with behavioral and skill‑based assessments, support the development and implementation of behavior support plans, collect and analyze data, and provide training and guidance to direct support staff. Your work helps promote independence, safety, and meaningful quality‑of‑life outcomes for the adults we serve.

Why Join Us
At Anderson Center for Autism, our mission is to optimize the quality of life (QofL) for individuals with autism. As a Behavior Specialist, you will play a hands‑on role in supporting adults through evidence‑based behavioral strategies, skill development, and collaborative problem‑solving. You will join a mission‑driven team that values compassion, professionalism, and interdisciplinary teamwork, contributing directly to meaningful progress for every individual you support.

Pay Range: $56,680.00 - $61,880.00 Annual Salary; Based on experience.

Responsibilities:

Assist with annual and ongoing behavioral and skills assessments using evidence‑based methods to gather reliable data.
Participate in the development of behavior support and skills‑based plans by contributing data, observations, and feedback from program settings.
Support plan implementation through modeling, observation, and providing feedback to direct support staff; document trainings as required.
Maintain accurate data‑collection systems; chart or graph data and share results with team members to guide program adjustments.
Provide program‑level behavioral support by observing environments, identifying needs, and communicating recommendations to supervisors and interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in treatment team, LifePlan, BTR, and other relevant meetings, offering meaningful input aligned with behavior support goals.
Assist in crisis prevention and intervention using proactive, least‑restrictive strategies; support crisis response when needed.
Maintain strong communication with residential and day program staff, families, and department peers to ensure shared understanding of supports.
Complete required documentation, reports, and summaries in accordance with agency standards and timelines.
Participate in agency training initiatives and stay current with best practices related to autism and behavior support.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, preferably in a residential or community-based setting.
Strong communication, collaboration, and training skills.
Ability to analyze data, write clear reports, and implement evidence-based interventions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between residential sites as needed.

Benefits:

College partnerships that provide discounts
Scholarships available!
403B with company match
Agency Sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.)
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
And much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits

About Anderson Center for Autism
Anderson Center for Autism employs nearly 900 staff committed to providing outstanding educational, clinical, residential, and vocational services for individuals with autism. Our Career Tracks offer opportunities for professional growth across all departments.

Keywords: Behavior Specialist, Behavioral Support, Autism Services, Data Collection, Skill Development, Residential Programs, Day Programs, Behavior Support Plans, Crisis Prevention, Human Services

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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