Behavior Intervention Specialist (Non-Profit) - Queens

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

About The Position

AHRC New York City is hiring a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) for its Queens Adult Day Services program. As a member of departmental or interdepartmental interdisciplinary teams, the BIS provides behavior support, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment services to individuals with disabilities. The position is compensated at $62,000 per year and includes a low-cost, comprehensive health benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology.
Documented training in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development.
At least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including creating, implementing, and monitoring behavioral support plans, and/or supervising and training others in implementing behavioral support plans.
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness overseeing administrative tasks related to regulatory mandates and program service operations.
Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings and coordinate the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment and be sensitive to organizational culture.
Collegial team worker.
Demonstrable passion for the agency’s mission.

Responsibilities

Develop individualized behavior support plans and staff intervention plans after completing functional assessments, following required content and quality formats.
Implement and monitor behavioral data-tracking systems.
Complete additional behavioral-health-related plans and documents as needed.
Train staff on behavior treatment plans and behavioral-health topics and plans.
Complete assessments and psychological evaluations as needed.
Engage individuals in individual and/or group treatment as needed.
Coordinate psychological care and behavioral programs with families, medical providers, residential settings, and other relevant stakeholders.
Provide crisis intervention and instruct staff in appropriate techniques for addressing challenging behaviors.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate and provide input, particularly regarding individuals with identified or emerging behavioral challenges.
Maintain accurate and timely service records to support quality intervention and regulatory compliance.
Perform duties necessary to ensure compliance with regulations governing service provision, including record keeping.
Conduct other related tasks as needed or required.