Behavior Specialist

Liberty Resources/Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Continued education

Professional development

Family-friendly workplace

Job summary

Liberty Resources in Syracuse, NY is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Specialist to lead psychological services for individuals with ID/DD in IRAs. The role develops Behavior Support Plans and monitoring tools, trains staff, and ensures compliant behavior tracking.

You will work with a PhD psychologist on the Human Rights Committee and educate staff on SCIP-R. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MS in Psychology or related field.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders or behavioral needs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

• Write and train Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP).
• Develop behavior tracking tools; train staff on methods for accurate tracking of events.
• Serve as clinical representative on Liberty Resources’ Human Rights Committee with the PhD Psychologist.
• Teach SCIP-R curriculum.
• Stay current on 633 Regulations and update agency policy accordingly.
• Assist with admission and discharge of individuals.

Education

MS in Psychology

Job description

Behavioral Specialist

Syracuse, NY | $62,000 - $66,000/year | Liberty Resources

Liberty Resources is seeking a dedicatedBehavioral Specialist to lead the provision of psychological services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) residing in our IRAs. As one of Central New York’s most progressive and trusted human service agencies, Liberty Resources employs over 1,700 team members who put our values—Service, Excellence, and Responsibility—into action every day.

We believe everyone deserves to live their happiest, healthiest life. Join us as a Behavior Specialist and help individuals living with disabilities achieve their goals, independence, and dreams.

About the Behavior Specialist Role

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for developing Behavior Support Plans, Medication Monitoring Plans and tracking tools that are in the best interest of the individual. The Behavior Specialist additionally provides training and consultation with staff to ensure consistent implementation and tracking of individual behavior events. This role supports individuals with ID/DD in living safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives in an Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) setting.

Essential Job Functions

As a Residential (IRA) Program Supervisor, you will:

• Write and train Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP)
• Develop effective behavior tracking tools; instruct program staff on methods to ensure consistent, accurate tracking of individual behavior events
• Serve as the clinical representative on the Liberty Resources’ Human Rights Committee in conjunction with the PhD Psychologist
• Teach SCIP-R curriculum
• Stay current on 633 Regulations and ensure agency policy and procedures are up to date with updated regulations
• Provide support and consultation in the admission and discharge of individuals

Qualifications

• MS in Psychology or related field, experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders, behavioral needs and/or as a Behavior Specialist.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to use a personal vehicle to transport individuals.

We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive team atmosphere
• Competitive compensation and paid time off
• Family‑friendly workplace
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Continuing education and professional development

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, parental status, housing status, source of income, or military status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

#INDDD2