Behavioral Intervention Specialist — Empower Independence

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services

403(b) Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending (Section 125)

Voluntary Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) in Westbury, NY. You will develop and implement positive, person-centered behavioral strategies under the guidance of a clinical psychologist to improve daily living skills and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, creating tailored support plans, training DSPs, coordinating with families and teams, and documenting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, School Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related clinical field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities; 3 years preferred.
• Willingness to travel between program sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and collaborate on evaluations with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Develop and implement individualized behavior support plans under the guidance of a clinical psychologist, focusing on skill-building in emotional regulation, time management, socialization, and conflict resolution.
• Set measurable behavioral goals, track progress through data systems, and provide monthly and quarterly reports based on data analysis.
• Deliver hands-on training and ongoing coaching to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure consistent implementation of behavior plans.
• Lead in-service training on topics such as therapeutic environments, de-escalation techniques, and proactive behavioral strategies.
• Coordinate care with psychologists, day programs, families, and other support networks to ensure cohesive and person-centered behavioral support.
• Monitor psychiatric medications and provide data-driven reports to psychiatrists; attend or prepare for psychiatric consultations as needed.
• Respond to behavioral crises and train staff in emergency interventions; participate in on-call crisis support.
• Present behavior plans and medication requests to the Human Rights Committee for review and approval.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, including annual, semi-annual, and weekly sessions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of all behavioral support services, both on-site and electronically.
• Offer therapeutic support to residents and day program participants as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavioral assessment

Data tracking

Travel between sites

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Community Mainstreaming is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) in Westbury, NY. You will develop and implement positive, person-centered behavioral strategies under the guidance of a clinical psychologist to improve daily living skills and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, creating tailored support plans, training DSPs, coordinating with families and teams, and documenting