The University of Iowa · United States
This position will assist the Behavior Support Specialists, individuals participating in Iowa’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) program, and their community provider(s) with the implementation and training of individualized behavior support plans.
About the Role
This is a specified term position with an end date of 3/31/2027 with strong likelihood of extension. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral programming and positive behavioral support philosophies, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What You Will Do
Provide on-site observations
Conduct fidelity and inter-rater reliability checks
Modeling BSP interventions to fidelity to train direct support personnel and/or family members to best support MFP participants (current and former)
Implement initial ABA (such as initiating communication teaching protocols) under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Provide initial and/or ongoing therapeutic interventions (such as developing and practicing coping skills) under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Participate as a member of participants interdisciplinary teams
Provide ongoing training to Direct Support Professionals and/or family members on individual’s Behavior Support Plans and related participant specific interventions.
Provide Direct Support Professionals and other team members with additional resources when needed.