Behavior Intervention Specialist

Services for the Underserved•New York, NY

6d•$36 - $41

About The Position

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. Minimum Salary is $36.00 and hour, maximum salary $48.86 Philosophy: Treat all people with respect and dignity and to utilize person centered supports designed to mobilize self-determination and independence. Thus, increasing a level of self-awareness and self-understanding to successfully problem solve and meet challenges by learning to utilize their own resources. Mission Statement: Empower persons supported to facilitate self-determination and independence.

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) and 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)
Independent and organized work skills with strong communication and writing skills necessary
The 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.
Effectively balances considerations and alternatives to make sound decisions.
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.
Supports the mission and values of S:US and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values.
Ability to work effectively/ positively with persons supported, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

BIS conducts Functional Behavior Assessments, as required
BIS develops Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and reviews semi-annually and updates annually or more frequently, if needed
BIS coordinates with the IDT team to organize informed consent and changes in the behavior plan regarding restrictions and fading plans to eliminate restrictions
BIS is responsible for coordinating the necessary paperwork for the Informed Consent Committee and then obtaining HRC approval
BIS reviews and analyzes data to makes changes in Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
BIS attends staff meetings monthly, clinical meetings monthly, life plan meeting bi-annually, department meetings monthly and other meetings, as needed
BIS tracks psychiatry appointments, writes the psychiatry referral and consults with the psychiatrist on a monthly basis or as needed
BIS attends discharge meetings following a psychiatric hospitalization
BIS provides staff training on the BSP and specific trainings due to incidents
BIS completes reports and in-service trainings, as needed
Conducts on site intakes for perspective residents
BIS trains RBT on specific BSPs so they can provide additional training on to staff
BIS participation on the following committees: IRC, HRC, ICC, CSET, and Intake
BIS conducts CSET assessments, travel training assessment and other assessments, as needed
Generates referrals to CSIDD
Provides support to families by attending meetings or through correspondence
Presents at national and international conferences
Ensures behavioral data is being collected and documented on the agency’s electronic health platforms, i.e. PrecisionCare and Power BI
LMSW or LCSW will 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.
The BIS is responsible for treatment plan development, documented progress session updates, and psychosocial assessments, as required