Careers in Autism!
The Kelberman Center works in collaboration with the Upstate Cerebral Palsy Human Resources Department to fill agency positions. To apply for a job, please download and send in our application.
Current Positions Available Include:
Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
Educational Consultant
The Educational Consultant is a Kelberman Center employee that serves as a consultant to the local schools with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS) and provides leadership in the areas of program development, behavioral services and community outreach for the Kelberman Center. The Educational Consultant works with the Director of Consultation and Behavioral Services to provide educational and behavioral services using evidence-based practices in the autism field to area agencies, school districts and individual families.
- Minimum of Master Degree in Psychology or Special Education or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) population, including 2 years experience with both conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and writing behavioral intervention plans (BIP). Five (5) additional years of experience are required if hold Bachelors Degree only.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA) certification preferred.
- Prefer 2 years experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors, 1 year experience working in public schools, and 1 year experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Part-time Psychiatrist
The Kelberman Center is currently searching for a Part-time Psychiatrist to provide services to the children and adults the program serves.
- NYS License as a Psychiatrist
Behavior Specialist Assistant
The Kelberman Center Behavior Specialist Assistant works directly with students with ASD providing academic, social, and behavioral support IN PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTINGS. The Behavior Specialist Assistant assists with development AND implementation of behavior support plans, records data on social, and behavioral goals, completes required documentation, and participates in Agency activities.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Collect and maintain data on social, and behavioral goals
- Assist with transitions of students
- Assist with social, and behavioral assessment of students
- Follow behavioral support plan to decrease challenging behaviors of students
- Provide 1:1 support to a student when needed
- Complete all required documentation according to the agency's program regulations.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication WITH SCHOOL DISRICT
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and Agency regulations and operating standards.
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum of Bachelors degree in field of psychology , EDUCATION, OR RELATED FIELD
- Understanding of the characteristics of persons with autism
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job
- Must have a valid New York State Driver's License
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