Behavior Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BCBA and a Master's degree in behavioral analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
• OR
• A Master's degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services field or a NYS license in mental health counseling
• Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial, semiannual and annual functional behavioral assessments of individuals. Provides written recommendations to corresponding program staff.
• Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior support plans under the supervision of a Level I Behavior Intervention Specialist. Develops, reviews, and revises behavior support plans with restrictive/intrusive interventions under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and appropriateness of plans. Trains staff on how to implement the plans.
• Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior medication monitoring plans. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and appropriateness of plans, Trains staff on how to implement the plans.
• Provides training to staff in managing difficult behaviors, and assists with crisis intervention.
• Serves as a member of an individual's treatment team, providing consultation relative to behavioral support needs of individuals, and participating in team meetings.
• Provides individual and/or group instruction to individual's supported, and works with staff to enhance the effectiveness of treatment.
• Provides services at non-traditional business hours.
• Documents individual's progress/regress and insures completion of all record keeping tasks as per agency/program policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match