Behavior Intervention Specialist

People's Arc of Suffolk Careers • Westhampton Beach, NY

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About The Position

This role involves conducting assessments, developing behavior support plans, maintaining data, training staff, assisting with crisis intervention, participating in screening meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Requirements

• Federal and New York State regulations knowledge
• Agency policy and procedures knowledge

Responsibilities

• Completes Functional Behavior Assessments and other various Psychological assessments as needed.
• Creates and implements Behavior Support Plans and Restrictive Behavior Support Plans.
• Assesses and maintains behavioral data.
• Communicates with direct care staff regularly to review behavioral support, provide training, and act as a mentor to supporting staff.
• Assists with crisis intervention.
• Participates in screening/intake meetings for program and residential vacancies.
• Communicates and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety, and well-being of people by adhering to Federal and New York State regulations and agency policy and procedures.
• Assists with investigative process for incident management.
• Acts as a member of the Program Planning Team and as needed, attends annual, semi-annual and team meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed