BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (OPWDD)
About The Position
Community Mainstreaming is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Intervention Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The specialist develops and implements positive, person-centered behavioral strategies to improve quality of life, build functional skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and promote independence and participation in the community. The role operates under the guidance of a clinical psychologist and involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, families, day programs, and other support networks. The position is based in Nassau County and is full-time, Monday through Friday, with travel between program sites as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, School Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related clinical field.
- At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Strong background in behavioral assessment and support plan development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel between program sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and collaborate on additional evaluations with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Develop and implement individualized behavior support plans under the guidance of a clinical psychologist, focusing on emotional regulation, time management, socialization, and conflict resolution skills.
- Set measurable behavioral goals, track progress through data systems, and provide monthly and quarterly reports based on data analysis.
- Train and coach Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support consistent implementation of behavior plans.
- Lead in-service training on therapeutic environments, de-escalation techniques, and proactive behavioral strategies.
- Coordinate care with psychologists, day programs, families, and other support networks.
- Monitor psychiatric medications and provide data-driven reports to psychiatrists; attend or prepare for psychiatric consultations as needed.
- Respond to behavioral crises, train staff in emergency interventions, and participate in on-call crisis support.
- Present behavior plans and medication requests to the Human Rights Committee for review and approval.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, including annual, semi-annual, and weekly sessions.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of behavioral support services on-site and electronically.
- Provide therapeutic support to residents and day program participants as needed.
Benefits
- Medical benefits with generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Employer-paid dental benefits.
- Vision plan.
- Accident insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Identity theft and fraud protection.
- Legal services.
- 403(B) retirement plan with organization match of up to 5%.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Program.
- Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
