Behavioral Intervention Specialist: Empower Independence

Community Mainstreaming Associates; Westbury South (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 & Fraud Protection

Legal Services

403(B) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming Associates in Westbury, NY is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) to support individuals with developmental disabilities. You will help develop and implement positive, person-centered behavioral strategies under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

The role focuses on functional assessments, skill-building plans, and data-driven progress reports, with hands-on DSP coaching and team collaboration for optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, School Psychology, Applied Psychology, or related clinical field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities; 3 years preferred.
• Strong background in behavioral assessment and support plan development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between program sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and collaborate on additional evaluations with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Develop and implement individualized behavior support plans under guidance, 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.
• Deliver hands-on training and coaching to Direct Support Professionals to ensure plan fidelity.
• Lead in-service training on therapeutic environments, de-escalation techniques, and proactive strategies.
• Coordinate care with psychologists, day programs, families, and other networks for cohesive support.
• Monitor psychiatric medications and provide data-driven reports to psychiatrists; attend 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.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, including annual and biweekly sessions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, on-site and electronic.
• Offer therapeutic support to residents and day program participants as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in psychology / School Psychology / Applied Psychology / related clinical field

Job description

Community Mainstreaming Associates in Westbury, NY is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) to support individuals with developmental disabilities. You will help develop and implement positive, person-centered behavioral strategies under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

The role focuses on functional assessments, skill-building plans, and data-driven progress reports, with hands-on DSP coaching and team collaboration for optimal outcomes.