Behavioral Intervention Specialist

The Arc Lexington; Village of Schoharie (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wages

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid training

Complete benefits package starting on day one

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Village of Schoharie, NY. The role involves teaching, guiding, and developing tailored support plans to empower clients towards greater independence. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work, along with experience working with disabilities. Benefits include competitive wages, generous Paid Time Off, and paid training from day one.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work is required.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred.
• A valid NYS driver’s license is required.
• Use of own vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and guide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for behavioral challenges.
• Implement support plans tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Experience in working with people with disabilities

Psychological assessment skills

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

What does a Behavioral Intervention Specialist do?

At The Arc Lexington, our Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS) teach, inspire, and guide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives through positive behavior and supportive relationships. Our BIS works closely with each person we support and their teams to assess, develop, and implement support plans, providing instruction and support tailored to address mental, emotional, and social needs. They conduct comprehensive assessments for behavioral challenges and deliver personalized training and guidance to empower the people we support and their support teams towards achieving greater independence and fulfilling their life goals. The Arc Lexington is committed to providing continual learning and professional growth opportunities to enhance our team's specialized skills.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work is required.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred.
• A valid NYS driver’s license that meets Agency standards is required.
• Use of own vehicle is required.

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• A complete, very low-cost, benefits package starting on day one.

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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