Behavior Intervention - In home Behavior Support- Per Diem

WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC • Latham, NY

9d • $50 - $50 • Remote

About The Position

Wildwood Programs is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to work with individuals, family members, family support staff, and a clinical supervisor on a Per Diem basis. The role involves assessing and developing behavior support plans to address behaviors that interfere with an individual's daily functioning in the home and community. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in individuals' homes, collaborating with families to develop plans, and providing educational workshops on behavior-related topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or related human services field
• Specialized training or experience in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 3 plus years of related experience required.
• Word processing, E-mail and database software, apple and Google suite programs
• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.
• Daily access to an automobile and a willingness to transport program participants.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in a clinical and/or treatment field can replace years of experience requirements

Responsibilities

• Conducts behavioral assessments and writes functional behavior assessment and behavior support plans in collaboration with families.
• Provides family members with relevant training individually or in groups. This may include topics such as use of social stories, technology supports, positive behavior supports and specific behavior support strategies.
• Reviews behavior support plans and relevant data regularly and makes changes as needed.
• Acts as a primary resource to families in understanding disabilities and positive behavioral support.
• Models positive behavioral support in the home.
• Performs direct observation of individuals as part of the process of behavioral assessment and behavior support plan development.
• Maintains ongoing communications with families, service providers, treatment providers and team members to coordinate behavioral services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level