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Valley Educational Associates strives to improve the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities in Western MA since 1982. Valley Educational Associates started with a small, eight-person program and now serves over 85 individuals in three beautiful program facilities throughout Western Massachusetts.

We are seeking experienced candidates for our Behavioral Technician position providing behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor.

Position Summary:  The Behavioral Technician is responsible for providing in-person behavioral assessments and services to our individuals who have developmental disabilities. The Behavioral Technician will be responsible for managing an assigned caseload of individuals, from our three sites (Chicopee, Springfield and West Hatfield) and coverage for the VEA clinician, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the VEA Clinician in assessing, creating and/or updating the individuals' behavior plans and providing oversight of their implementation, making changes, as necessary.

Attend and participate in ISP, clinical and team meetings.

Serve as a member of the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Leadership Team to support in the full implementation of PBS principles throughout the program.

Teach and support individuals in increasing coping skills; relaxation skill building; emotion regulation and cognitive behavioral management strategies.

Timely completion of all necessary documentation.

The input and extraction of data to/from the VEA’s database and the DDS Statewide Website.

Maintain a working knowledge of the DDS Regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with a developmentally disabled, cognitively delayed or similar population in a school, vocational, rehabilitation or day treatment setting.

Experience leading social/emotional skill-building groups.

Demonstrated efficiency with computers and data entry.

Bachelor’s Degree required - preferred in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health...etc.

Job Type: Full-time with benefits, health insurance, dental, vision, vacation time, 401k, life insurance, etc.

Hours of Work:  Generally, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; minimal work outside normal hours in order to attend meetings or events

Please include COVER LETTER with resume when applying!

Salary: 38,000k to 48,000k a year depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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