Behavior Intervention Specialist (I / II)

Beyond Support Network•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact every day as a Behavior Intervention Specialist, where you'll help adults with developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, success, and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral support. In this role, you'll partner with interdisciplinary teams, families, and DSPs to develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans, provide coaching and training, analyze progress, and guide positive outcomes across residential, day, and employment settings. Successful candidates are passionate about person-centered care, enjoy mentoring others, and want to be part of a collaborative agency that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and making a lasting difference.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis or related field and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development, OR: National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA), OR: NYS License in Mental Health Counseling
At least three (3) years experience either: Working directly with individual with developmental disabilities, including development, implementation, and monitoring or behavior support plans, AND/OR: Providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans, OR: Have been employed as a Level 2 BIS, at the masters degree level
National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA), OR: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis or related field and have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development, OR: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis or related field, and have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously, sine December 31, 2012
Actively working toward a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Behavior Analysis or related field, OR: Completes at least one graduate-level course in an applied area Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Behavior Analysis or related field each year
High level of knowledge of OPWDD regulations
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Ukeru Instructor Certification
SCIP-RW Certification

Responsibilities

Participates in the selection process of new hires
Disciplines, trains, and assigns subordinates
Establishes and appraises performance levels of subordinates
Monitors compliance with agency policies and procedures pertaining to, but not limited to: incident reporting, quality assurance regulations, fire safety, and employee conduct
Constantly maintains high professional standards at work with regard to personal behavior and interactions with other staff, individuals, and outside agencies
Organizes, conducts and participates in staff meetings, in-service events, etc.
Provides for staff development and training, including new hire orientation
Participates in professional development and community and inter-agency committees to remain current on changing trends and program requirements
Provides consultation, supervision, and instruction to staff through individual and group conferences in order to assist staff in development of service skills
Participates in the development of Agency policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Residential & Day Services (or other agency leadership as applicable)
Attend required team meetings as scheduled
Reviews and approves subordinate timecards and time off requests
Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) for the purpose of ensuring accurate student placement, developing more effective ISP objectives, and complying with mandated requirements.
Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) to the extent warranted, as result of the FBA
Create recommendations for comprehensive services
Provide crisis intervention for individuals as needed, if available
Develop reliable methods to track individual progress
Interpret behavior data
Participate in maintaining a Behavior Support Plan for individuals with challenging behaviors
Inform staff of appropriate individual interventions and guide them in proper use
Monitor and ensure that staff is capable of implementing and established BSP
Provide input and guidance on the assignments of staff based on their strengths
Assist care teams with creation and implementation of situational management plans, as needed
Participate in Life Plan meetings as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of assisting in establishing effective individual achievement goals and conveying/receiving information
Assist in developing procedures and training materials for direct support staff who support individuals with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing individual programs and ensuring that operations are in compliance with established guidelines
Act as liaison between the family, individual, and direct support staff for the purpose of supporting individual behavioral goals.
Assist in training and supporting direct support staff (e.g. new staff modeling, staff development training, on-site and situational training)
Conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations in behavior management techniques and other topics for the purpose of assisting staff in more successfully developing behavior management skills
Utilize Ukeru Behavior Management System and SCIP-R, including blocking techniques and protective releases, as needed
Participate in the training and monitoring of all direct service staff, utilizing the Ukeru and SCIP-R curriculums
Provide guidance to all assigned direct support staff for the implementation of Ukeru and SCIP-R procedures as they apply to the program and to the implementation of individual Behavior Support Plans
Participate in committee of their choosing (including but not limited to: Safety Committee, Standing Incident Review Committee, etc.)
Provide training to all newly hired staff members in monthly orientation regarding behavior support strategies
Provide additional trainings in monthly orientation, as needed, in the absence of Behavior Department Head
Facilitate individual behavior-related trainings to direct support staff as needed during scheduled in-services
Establish connections with transportation departments, to assist with any behavior concerns and to offer specific or general behavior-related trainings on a scheduled or as-needed basis
Maintain all individual records related to behavior in CMS, Therap, etc. including electronic documentation of all behavior tracking data.
If a BSP is not appropriate, provide proactive strategies to the individual’s team
Provide ongoing modeling and demonstration of BSP to an individual’s team
Consistently comply with all agency policies and procedures
Perform other duties as requested by the Behavior Department Head
Maintain Ukeru Instructor certification
Maintain SCIP-R certification