Beh Interv Spec AHRC Level II Mon-Fri 35 hours per week Flex

Brookville Center for Children's Services; Plainview (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health service provider in Plainview seeks a qualified Behavior Intervention Specialist to support individuals in their emotional and social development. This role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience with the ID/DD population. The specialist will train others in Positive Behavior Supports and promote the agency's mission while managing multiple locations. Daily travel may be necessary, bringing a dynamic aspect to the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from a clinical or treatment program.
• 1-2 years experience with ID/DD population.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Support and train on Positive Behavior Supports.
• Become SCIP certified and serve as a SCIP trainer.
• Act as Behavior Intervention Specialist for Residential Program.
• Promote the agency’s mission in every interaction.
• Daily travel to more than one location may be required.

Skills

Behavior Intervention

Positive Behavior Supports

Training

Support for individuals with ID/DD

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Requisition Number: BEHIN013302

Posted: October 5, 2021, Full-Time

Location

Plainview, 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 115452641, USA

Behavioral health services and positive behavioral supports are provided by Masters level Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide services designed to maximize the intellectual, social, and emotional development and functioning of individuals receiving services under the supervision of an Assistant Director of Psychology, BCBA and Ph.D. licensed psychologist.
• Providing support to and training on Positive Behavior Supports for adults with ID/DD.
• Will be required to become SCIP certified as well as a SCIP trainer.
• Behavior Intervention Specialist for Residential Program.
• Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction, providing ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Daily travel to more than one location may be required.

Required Experience

• 1‑2 years experience with ID/DD population.

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