Behavioral Intervention Specialist — Empower People to Thrive

The Arc Lexington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Paid training

Low-cost benefits

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to teach, guide, and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assess needs, develop and implement individualized support plans, and provide training to empower people we support and their teams toward greater independence.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work, have a valid NYS driver’s license, and own vehicle. Experience with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work required.
• Experience with people with disabilities preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license required and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and implement individualized support plans.
• Provide instruction and guidance to empower people we support and their teams.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for behavioral challenges and tailor training.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

The Arc Lexington is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to teach, guide, and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assess needs, develop and implement individualized support plans, and provide training to empower people we support and their teams toward greater independence.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work, have a valid NYS driver’s license, and own vehicle. Experience with disabilities is preferred.