Behavior Intervention & Support Specialist

Peoplesarc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,369 - 64,869; Full time

Job summary

Peoplesarc in New York is seeking a qualified professional to complete Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Support Plans, including Restrictive Behavior Support Plans, and to monitor behavioral data.

You will mentor direct care staff, assist with crisis intervention, participate in intake meetings, and ensure documentation complies with Federal and New York State regulations. Masters or better preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters or better preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes Functional Behavior Assessments and other various Psychological assessments as needed.
• Creates and implements Behavior Support Plans and Restrictive Behavior Support Plans.
• Assesses and maintains behavioral data.
• Communicates with direct care staff regularly to review behavioral support, provide training, and act as a mentor to supporting staff.
• Assists with crisis intervention.
• Participates in screening/intake meetings for program and residential vacancies.
• Communicates and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety, and well-being of people by adhering to Federal and New York State regulations and agency policy and procedures.
• Assists with investigative process for incident management.
• Acts as a member of the Program Planning Team and as needed, attends annual, semi-annual and team meetings.
• This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Education

Masters or better

Job description

Peoplesarc in New York is seeking a qualified professional to complete Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Support Plans, including Restrictive Behavior Support Plans, and to monitor behavioral data.

You will mentor direct care staff, assist with crisis intervention, participate in intake meetings, and ensure documentation complies with Federal and New York State regulations. Masters or better preferred.