Behavior Intervention Specialist

Community Options, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks a Full-Time Behavioral Support Specialist based in Brooklyn, NY. The specialist will support individuals with disabilities, focusing on behavioral training and skill development in a community setting. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with relevant experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reduction through University Partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 1+ year experience in behavior support plan development.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory record.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement prevention and support plans.
• Train staff on behavior plan implementation.
• Prepare progress reports for support groups.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Patience

Creativity

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full-TimeBehavioral Support Specialist to provide support in Brooklyn, NY. The Behavioral Support Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual.

Starting Pay Rate: $62,400

Responsibilities

• Observe and interact with individuals
• Create prevention plans and support plans
• Complete functional assessments
• Train staff on implementation of plans
• Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group
• Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
• Attend staff meetings for various locations
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/ masters’ degree preferred plus one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
  
  

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction
  
  

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Philanthropic Fundraising Services

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