OPWDD Clinical Coordinator - Residential Program

QSAC Careers•Jamaica, NY

5d•$62,000 - $68,000

About The Position

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills "Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!" Salary for this position is $62,000-$68,000 annually Job Summary Behavior Intervention & Assessments & Analysis Collaboration with BIS staff to conduct functional behavior assessments, to develop behavior support plans and data collection systems Assist with Life Plan process and individual goal development Review and provide feedback to QIDPs on preparing and developing Staff Action Plans (SAP) Review and maintain documentation and provide reports and recommendations to supervisors Ensure data is taken correctly and individual’s progress is monitored daily Ensure clinical staff comply with clinical approaches, QSAC policies, procedures and applicable regulations Training and Support Assist with training development and protocols and provide staff training across all multiple residential locations Provide training and support to BIS and QIDP staff for development of proactive and reactive strategies /SCIP-R interventions and implementation Assist BIS staff in conducting in-service training Travel to multiple sites in NYC and Queens is required and Clinical Coordinator will be required to fill in for absent BIS/QIDP, as needed Maintain individual and family confidentiality Ensure health, safety, and welfare of individuals

Requirements

Master’s degree required in Psychology, social work or related field; BCBA Preferred
3-5 years professional/clinical work experience
2 years experience supporting adolescents and/or adults with autism spectrum disorders/developmental disabilities
2 years management experience required
Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis strategies and principles, highly preferred
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements
Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Knowledge in clinical psychology, behavioral and psychiatric assessments, and diagnosis

Nice To Haves

BCBA Preferred
Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis strategies and principles, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Collaboration with BIS staff to conduct functional behavior assessments, to develop behavior support plans and data collection systems
Assist with Life Plan process and individual goal development
Review and provide feedback to QIDPs on preparing and developing Staff Action Plans (SAP)
Review and maintain documentation and provide reports and recommendations to supervisors
Ensure data is taken correctly and individual’s progress is monitored daily
Ensure clinical staff comply with clinical approaches, QSAC policies, procedures and applicable regulations
Assist with training development and protocols and provide staff training across all multiple residential locations
Provide training and support to BIS and QIDP staff for development of proactive and reactive strategies /SCIP-R interventions and implementation
Assist BIS staff in conducting in-service training
Travel to multiple sites in NYC and Queens is required and Clinical Coordinator will be required to fill in for absent BIS/QIDP, as needed
Maintain individual and family confidentiality
Ensure health, safety, and welfare of individuals

Benefits

QSAC has terrific benefits that go beyond health and retirement.
You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage (for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
Opportunities for career advancement
Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits