Behavior Specialist Technician

ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York•City of Binghamton, NY

26d•$17 - $18

About The Position

Behavior Specialist Technician Full Time, Wage $16.50-17.75/hr ACHIEVE is a growing organization providing services in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties. We offer our employees flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. ACHIEVE is known as a premier provider of services, with a strong commitment to quality and person-centered service delivery supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Behavior Specialist Technician is responsible for performing various tasks related to behavior support including implementation, tracking, and training. Behavior Specialist Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide direct support modeling strategies used in behavior plans Review and summarize data on behavior plans and monitoring plans Report directly to the appropriate behavior specialist regarding individuals on caseload Maintain tracking for caseload Attend Lifeplan/PPT meetings and present information regarding behavior/symptom tracking Complete timely and accurate documentation Provide trainings and offer staff support Assist in developing/running groups Complete observations Complete fidelity checks/FAST forms Attend and participate in medication management appointments

Requirements

Ability to work with confidential information and maintain files of same, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, cooperative work environment and demeanor with all employees, management personnel, and individuals you come in contact with (both internal and external). Ensuring that all employees have a positive, productive work environment in which to work.
Dependability, Attendance & Work Ethics – Works with integrity and ethically, upholding agency values, ensuring agency policies and procedures are followed. Reports any concerns to Manager immediately. Maintains good attendance to ensure demands of department are met.
Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations.
Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds
Minimum of a 2-year degree in psychology OR related field.
Possess a valid driver’s license record that meets the agency’s insurance carrier guidelines
Covid-19 Vaccine OR a valid medical or religious exemption

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Prior experience working with mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support modeling strategies used in behavior plans
Review and summarize data on behavior plans and monitoring plans
Report directly to the appropriate behavior specialist regarding individuals on caseload
Maintain tracking for caseload
Attend Lifeplan/PPT meetings and present information regarding behavior/symptom tracking
Complete timely and accurate documentation
Provide trainings and offer staff support
Assist in developing/running groups
Complete observations
Complete fidelity checks/FAST forms
Attend and participate in medication management appointments

Benefits

All benefits are available to full-time employees hired to work 30 or more hours per week.
Medical: choice of 3 plans - Generous Employer Contribution
Dental: choice of 2 plans
Vision
Group Term Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid
Long Term Disability – 100% Company Paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 100% Company Paid
401-K Retirement Plan
Cellular Telephone Discounts
33 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Tuition Assistance Program
Several VOLUNTARY Plans available, such as Medical Bridge Plan, Critical Illness Protection, Accident Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Optional Term Life Insurance