Behavioral Intervention Specialist — ABA & Crisis Training

SCO; Village of Sea Cliff (NY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in Sea Cliff, NY, seeks a Behavior Specialist to develop and monitor behavior modification programs for children in care, applying ABA principles within ACS policy and coordinating with on-site school staff.

The role trains childcare workers in behavioral intervention, conducts case reviews, and completes progress reports while collaborating with psychiatric providers to support optimal care plans. A Master’s in Psychology and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the intellectually disabled population.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members.
• Maintain high quality of work and productivity.
• Flexible working hours and reliable attendance.
• Supervised hours by an LBA will be provided for licensure goals.
• Full training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR will be provided.
• Two days of new hire orientation to acclimate to SCO Family of Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs using ABA principles within ACS policy.
• Provide ongoing training to childcare workers in behavioral intervention strategies and person-centered planning.
• Mentor staff using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention framework.
• Participate in planning meetings and case reviews to discuss goals and strategies.
• Complete and present reports reflecting behavioral progress.
• Provide therapeutic consultation to children in care.
• Collaborate with educational psychology team to coordinate behavior programs across settings.
• Keep psychiatric providers updated to support optimal care plans.
• Support childcare workers in emergencies as needed.
• Attend trainings to stay current on autism spectrum disorders and related policies.
• Maintain case notes and records per program requirements.
• Collaborate with agency-wide behavioral health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SCO Family of Services in Sea Cliff, NY, seeks a Behavior Specialist to develop and monitor behavior modification programs for children in care, applying ABA principles within ACS policy and coordinating with on-site school staff.

The role trains childcare workers in behavioral intervention, conducts case reviews, and completes progress reports while collaborating with psychiatric providers to support optimal care plans. A Master’s in Psychology and relevant experience are required.