Behavior Intervention Specialist

The Arc Wayne • Newark, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. As a full-time Behavior Intervention Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful behavioral support services to individuals. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering positive changes that enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

• BCBA and a Master's degree in behavioral analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) OR A Master's degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services field or a NYS license in mental health counseling
• Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial, semiannual and annual functional behavioral assessments of individuals.
• Provides written recommendations to corresponding program staff.
• Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior support plans under the supervision of a Level I Behavior Intervention Specialist.
• Develops, reviews, and revises behavior support plans with restrictive/intrusive interventions under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker.
• Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and appropriateness of plans.
• Trains staff on how to implement the plans.
• Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior medication monitoring plans.
• Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and appropriateness of plans.
• Trains staff on how to implement the plans.
• Provides training to staff in managing difficult behaviors, and assists with crisis intervention.
• Serves as a member of an individual's treatment team, providing consultation relative to behavioral support needs of individuals, and participating in team meetings.
• Provides individual and/or group instruction to individual's supported, and works with staff to enhance the effectiveness of treatment.
• Provides services at non-traditional business hours.
• Documents individual's progress/regress and insures completion of all record keeping tasks as per agency/program policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match

What This Job Offers

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