Behavioral Specialist, Early Intervention - Full Time (35hrs/week), Marlton

About the role

Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Position Responsibilities: - Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate. - Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs. - Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement. Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels. - Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines. - Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs. Required Education: Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in one of the following disciplines: special education, early childhood or psychology. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Crisis Management Certification preferred. Coursework in behavioral methodology for children. Valid driver's license may be required. CPR certification . Annual Salary: $56,174 - $87,342 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here .