Behavior Intervention Specialist Ma

Developmental Disabilities Institute • Smithtown, NY

19h • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with our employees and with the people DDI supports, assisting with their behavior support plans, monitoring data collection, providing support to employees, and advocating for the people that DDI supports. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology or Special Education Graduate Program
• At least 1 year experience providing behavioral support in DD/ID field preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete screening, initial and annual assessments ensuring paperwork is completed and filed appropriately in each individual’s record
• Conducting functional assessments for the purpose of behavior support planning, design and monitoring (involving observation, interview with staff)
• Author behavior support plans based on positive behavior support
• Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of behavior support plan and identify need for referral to Human Rights Committee where applicable
• Observe staff working with individuals to ensure BSP is being followed
• Provide feedback and modeling for staff on implementation of behavior support strategies
• Update monthly statement of objectives (i.e., behavioral goals) by the end of the first week of the following month
• Complete annual assessment, quarterly/semi annual reviews and monthly summaries accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinate with Speech Language Pathologist the development and implementation of functional communication programs
• Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of communication programs
• Ensure consistency between existing communication plan and needs identified in behavior support plan
• Ensure that parent/guardian consent for behavior support plans is obtained annually or following significant change to plan
• Ensure that Human Rights Committee approvals are in place prior to psychotropic medication being begun or increased
• Coordination of review and monitoring usage of SCIP-R
• Attending psychiatry and speech/communication appointments
• Provide in-service training for staff behavior plans, general behavior support methods, individual needs and diagnosis, general orientation classes, etc.
• Attending and participating in staff meetings, IDTs, annual meetings
• Attending Human Rights Committee when needed
• Advocating for medication reductions when appropriate
• Attending departmental meetings with supervisor and peers
• Arranging all formal testing as required
• Demonstrating knowledge of procedures for handling emergencies
• Demonstrating familiarity with state and federal regulations in the psychology, communication, and life safety areas of support.
• Demonstrating knowledge of DDI’s policies on the treatment of problem behavior
• Determines appropriately when to inform/ask supervisor for assistance
• Advances own knowledge of field (reading, attending continuing education opportunities)
• Independently works the hours and times necessary to meet the needs caseload
• Respond to off hour needs of individuals ad programs as necessary (on-call)
• Works and communicates effectively with peers, team, and staff
• Serves as a role model of professional behavior in such areas as dress, interpersonal relations and job performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.
• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees