Behavior Intervention Specialist - Data-Driven Support Leader

The Jewish Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical/dental/vision plans

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement benefits and pension

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Jewish Board seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Level 1 to design, implement, and monitor behavior management programs for up to 35 individuals across units, IRAs, and day programs. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide training to DSPs and families, and ensure timely documentation in line with OPWDD regulations.

Travel between sites is routine, and you will participate in audits while maintaining data-driven BSPs and ongoing progress reviews to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical or related field with training in assessment and behavior support plan development
• BACB certification or NYS LBA license or related OPWDD-approved degree/licensure
• Experience with FBA, BSP development and data-driven interventions
• Ability to train and mentor DSPs and interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and NYS policies

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret cognitive, social/motivational and adaptive living skills.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to identify triggers and patterns of behavior.
• Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans per OPWDD regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with IDT to ensure consistency in interventions.
• Train DSPs, families, and staff on behavior support strategies.
• Collect data and summarize progress; adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain caseload up to 35 individuals and provide coverage when needed.
• Travel between units, IRAs, day programs and in the community.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

ABA principles

PBS

Staff training and mentoring

Communication and teamwork

Data presentation

Proficiency with software

Tracker usage

OPWDD policies familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in clinical/psychology-related field

BACB certification

NYS Behavior Analyst license (LBA)

Master’s in behavior analysis or OPWDD-approved field

NYS license in mental health counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Jewish Board seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Level 1 to design, implement, and monitor behavior management programs for up to 35 individuals across units, IRAs, and day programs. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide training to DSPs and families, and ensure timely documentation in line with OPWDD regulations.

Travel between sites is routine, and you will participate in audits while maintaining data-driven BSPs and ongoing progress reviews to optimize outcomes.