State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Behavior Modification Program Specialist (35 Hour) (1181HC)

$35.89-$48.69 Hourly / $2,511.84-$3,408.24 BiWeekly /
$65,559.00-$88,955.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for developing, coordinating and evaluating specialized programs for individuals with intellectual disability.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Psychologist or other employee of higher grade in the performance of routine tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead direct care staff involved in the implementation of behavior modification programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assesses individual intellectual status through observation and consultations with other professionals;
  • Collects baseline data on behavior of individuals to determine frequency of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors;
  • Meets with psychologists, other staff members and supervisors to formulate and coordinate plans of treatment;
  • Designs individual behavior modification programs;
  • Utilizes behavior modification techniques such as behavioral observation, recording and contingency specification;
  • Measures individual behavior and progress through operationally defined observational recording systems and use of measurement apparatus;
  • Coordinates behavioral procedures such as reinforcements, rewards and shaping;
  • Demonstrates behavior modification programs and methods to direct care staff;
  • Communicates individual needs and progress to staff, parents and other involved individuals in areas of design, implementation and supervision of home training programs;
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings;
  • May train staff in Prevention Safety Intervention techniques;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • psychological learning theories of behavior;
    • modern principles and practices dealing with care, training, habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with intellectual disability;
    • behavioral procedures such as reinforcements, rewards and shaping;
  • Skills
    • considerable interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to design and monitor behavior modification programs and demonstrate these programs to staff and other individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience providing special education, psychological or social work services to individuals with intellectual disability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the utilization of behavior modification skills in the development, coordination and evaluation of behavior modification programs for individuals with intellectual disability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in psychology, special education, community psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling or social work may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • A current Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification or, current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HC 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Behavior Modification Program Specialist (35 Hour) in Salary Group HC 22 approved effective October 18, 2019. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023

CLASS: 1181HC; EST: 6/15/1979; REV: 3/9/2023;