Behavior Specialist

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

3d•$62,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Specialist to lead the provision of psychological services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) residing in our IRAs. As one of Central New York’s most progressive and trusted human service agencies, Liberty Resources employs over 1,700 team members who put our values—Service, Excellence, and Responsibility—into action every day. We believe everyone deserves to live their happiest, healthiest life. Join us as a Behavior Specialist and help individuals living with disabilities achieve their goals, independence, and dreams. The Behavior Specialist is responsible for developing Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans and tracking tools that are in the best interest of the individual. The Behavior Specialist additionally provides training and consultation with staff to ensure consistent implementation and tracking of individual behavior events. This role supports individuals with ID/DD in living safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives in an Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) setting.

Requirements

MS in Psychology or related field
Experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders, behavioral needs and/or as a Behavior Specialist
Valid driver’s license
Ability to use a personal vehicle to transport individuals

Responsibilities

Write and train Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP)
Develop effective behavior tracking tools; instruct program staff on methods to ensure consistent, accurate tracking of individual behavior events
Serve as the clinical representative on the Liberty Resources’ Human Rights Committee in conjunction with the PhD Psychologist
Teach SCIP-R curriculum
Stay current on 633 Regulations and ensure agency policy and procedures are up to date with updated regulations
Provide support and consultation in the admission and discharge of individuals