Behavior Specialist- Adult Program

Company: Anderson Center for Autism
Location: Poughkeepsie
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Behavior Specialist/Analyst provides direct person-centered behavioral services in all areas of Clinical Program including consultation services, as needed. Behavioral services include behavioral support planning, direct intervention, and skill development. The Behavior Specialist/Analyst also provides staff and family training and oversight of plan implementation. QUALITY OF LIFE EXPECTATION FOR ALL STAFF: To actively further the agency’s mission to optimize quality of life (QofL) for individuals served by monitoring and implementing systems that promote the QofL of the individuals in our care. Pay Range: $54,600.00 - $58,600.00 Annual Salary; Based on experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain knowledge of autism spectrum and related disorders. Implement annual and ongoing participant behavioral and skills assessment. Develop, train and oversee quality behavioral and skills-based support and intervention plans. Maintain appropriate data collection systems that include data analysis and data-based decision-making. Provide clinical services to program staff regarding participant and setting behavioral support and intervention planning. Utilize efficient and effective communication strategies to promote an open exchange of relevant information in supporting our participants. Develop participant and program specific reports and summaries. Participate in agency training initiatives. Supervise and mentor staff in Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) program REQUIREMENTS: Master's in psychology or other relevant human services discipline experience or certification in ABA preferred but not required. 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 Keyword Search: Behavior Services, Autism, Treatment Team, Non-Profit, ABA, BCBA, Direct Support, Graduate Degree 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. EOE Powered by JazzHR OR7zIrMQeP

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