Behavior Specialist
Liberty Resources, Inc.•Syracuse, NY
•$62,000 - $66,000
About The Position
Liberty Resources is seeking a Behavior Specialist to lead psychological services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) living in its Individual Residential Alternatives (IRAs). The role develops Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans, and tracking tools in the individual’s best interest, and provides staff training and consultation to promote consistent implementation and accurate tracking of behavior events. The position supports individuals in living safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
Requirements
- MS in Psychology or a related field.
- Experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders, behavioral needs, and/or experience as a Behavior Specialist.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to use a personal vehicle to transport individuals.
Responsibilities
- Write and train staff on Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP).
- Develop behavior-tracking tools and instruct program staff in consistent, accurate tracking of individual behavior events.
- Serve as the clinical representative on Liberty Resources’ Human Rights Committee in conjunction with the PhD Psychologist.
- Teach the SCIP-R curriculum.
- Stay current on 633 Regulations and ensure agency policies and procedures are updated to reflect revised regulations.
- Provide support and consultation in the admission and discharge of individuals.
Benefits
- Collaborative and supportive team atmosphere
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Family-friendly workplace
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Continuing education
- Professional development
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Job Type
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