Behavior Intervention Specialist

Services For The Underserved, Inc. • New York, NY

67d • $36 - $40

About The Position

Company Overview: As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed provides the resources you need to build on your experience amidst our culture of team support. Ongoing training and attention to your development help to ensure your success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees. Position Summary: The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will assess and monitor specific challenging behaviors that disrupt, exclude, or otherwise negatively impact the person or group. Provide direct behavior analysis and services for people supported in the residential setting. The BIS will work with people supported through counseling to foster self-determination and to increase replacement skills; thus, empowering them to successfully problem solve and meet challenges by learning to mobilizing their own resources.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree from a program in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology or a related human service field (required)
• LMSW/LCSW licensure (required) or Eligibility for Exemption under the NYS Education Law Grandparenting Provisions (required)
• 2 years' experience working with people with IDD and behavioral health needs (strongly preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Independent and organized work skills with strong communication and writing skills necessary
• Ability to work cooperatively as a clinical team member
• Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies
• Interprets relevant information to resolve problems
• Responds to people supported needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
• Ability to provide counseling services to people supported
• Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
• Ability to work effectively/positively with persons supported, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments, as required
• Develop Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and review semi-annually and update annually or more frequently, if needed
• Coordinate with the IDT team to organize informed consent and changes in the behavior plan regarding restrictions and fading plans to eliminate restrictions
• Coordinate the necessary paperwork for the Informed Consent Committee and obtain HRC approval
• Review and analyze data to make changes in Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
• Attend staff meetings monthly, clinical meetings monthly, life plan meeting bi-annually, department meetings monthly and other meetings, as needed
• Track psychiatry appointments, write the psychiatry referral and consult with the psychiatrist on a monthly basis or as needed
• Attend discharge meetings following a psychiatric hospitalization
• Provide staff training on the BSP and specific trainings due to incidents
• Complete reports and in-service trainings, as needed
• Conduct on site intakes for prospective residents
• Train RBT on specific BSPs so they can provide additional training to staff
• Participate on the following committees: IRC, HRC, ICC, CSET, and Intake
• Conduct CSET assessments, travel training assessment and other assessments, as needed
• Generate referrals to CSIDD
• Provide support to families by attending meetings or through correspondence
• Present at national and international conferences
• Ensure behavioral data is being collected and documented on the agency’s electronic health platforms, i.e. PrecisionCare and Power BI
• Provide counseling services to people living in the community and at programs operated by S:US under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker
• Responsible for treatment plan development, documented progress session updates, and psychosocial assessments, as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development
• Health and wellness resources
• Generous PTO
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees