Behavior Intervention Specialist

waynearc; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

10 holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Bereavement leave

Referral bonus

EAP

Retirement plan with agency match

Job summary

The Arc Wayne is hiring a Behavior Intervention Specialist in New York. You will deliver behavioral support services to individuals, following evidenced-based plans and working with a treatment team to promote independence and community integration.

Requires a BCBA credential and a Master’s degree in behavioral analysis or closely related field, or a Master’s in a clinical field with NYS mental health licensure. A valid NY driver’s license is also required.

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Why Join Our Team:

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.

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
• And so much more!

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility to meet program needs

A Day in the Life of a Behavior Intervention Specialist:

As a full‑time Behavior Intervention Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful behavioral support services to individuals. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering positive changes that enhance their quality of life.

• 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.

Who We Are Looking For:

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.

Vision and Core Values:

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...

• Respect
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Empowerment