BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

SCO Family of Services • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist will develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs using principles of ABA and behavior management within OPWDD and NYSED policy. This role involves providing ongoing training and mentorship to Direct Support Professionals, participating in program planning and case reviews, and completing progress reports. The specialist will also provide therapeutic consultation to adolescents, collaborate with the educational psychology team, and keep psychiatric providers updated on behavioral progress. Additionally, the role includes supporting Direct Support Professionals in emergency situations, attending professional development trainings, and maintaining case notes. Collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services and performing other assigned duties are also part of the responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be flexible with working hours and demonstrate reliability.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one year experience working with the intellectually disabled population
• Must possess well developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members
• Maintain high levels of quality of work and productivity

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate will be flexible with working hours and demonstrate reliability in relation to attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of OPWDD and NYSED policy
• Provide ongoing training to support Direct Support Professionals with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
• Mentor and encourage Direct Support Professionals using the framework of Strategies for Crisis and Prevention, a behavior management training provided to staff at all levels
• Participate in all program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment plan goals, behavioral strategies and objectives, review assessments and behavioral observations
• Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress
• Provide therapeutic consultation to adolescents in care
• Collaborate with educational psychology team at the on-campus school to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings
• Keep psychiatric providers updated with behavioral progress to ensure effective psychopharmacological therapy and in turn an optimal care plan
• Provide support to Direct Support Professionals in emergency circumstances and as needed
• Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, as well as SCO, OPWDD and NYSED policy and procedure
• Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
• Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services

Benefits

• Supervised hours by an LBA will be provided at no charge for candidates working toward their RBT, BCaBA, BCBA or licensure
• A full week of training will be provided to certify new employees in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (the behavior management curriculum utilized) and CPR
• Two days of new hire orientation is provided to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services

What This Job Offers

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