Behavioral Specialist: ABA Therapy & Staff Training Leader

SCO; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SCO Family of Services seeks a Behavioral health professional to develop and monitor ABA-based behavior programs within OPWDD and NYSED guidelines. You will train Direct Support Professionals in intervention strategies and support person-centered planning across settings.

The role includes participating in case reviews, reporting progress, and coordinating with educational psychology teams and psychiatrists to optimize care plans. Training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR is provided.

Formación

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the intellectually disabled population.
• Must possess well developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members.
• Maintain high levels of quality of work and productivity.
• Ideal candidate will be flexible with working hours and demonstrate reliability in relation to attendance and punctuality.
• Supervised hours by an LBA will be provided at no charge for candidates working toward their RBT, BCaBA, BCBA or licensure.
• A full week of training will be provided to certify new employees in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (the behavior management curriculum utilized) and CPR.
• Two days of new hire orientation is provided to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services

Responsabilidades

• Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing ABA and behavior management principles.
• Provide ongoing training to Direct Support Professionals on implementing behavioral interventions and person-centered planning.
• Mentor Direct Support Professionals using the Strategies for Crisis and Prevention framework.
• Participate in program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment goals and observations.
• Complete and present reports reflecting behavioral progress to the team.
• Provide therapeutic consultation to adolescents in care.
• Collaborate with the educational psychology team to coordinate behavior programming across settings.
• Keep psychiatric providers updated with behavioral progress to support pharmacotherapy plans.
• Support DSPs in emergencies as needed.
• Attend trainings to stay current on autism, intellectual disabilities, SCO policies, and NYSED procedures.
• Maintain case notes and records per requirements.
• Collaborate with agency-wide behavioral health services; perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Reliability & attendance

Written & verbal communication

Educación

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

SCO Family of Services seeks a Behavioral health professional to develop and monitor ABA-based behavior programs within OPWDD and NYSED guidelines. You will train Direct Support Professionals in intervention strategies and support person-centered planning across settings.

The role includes participating in case reviews, reporting progress, and coordinating with educational psychology teams and psychiatrists to optimize care plans. Training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR is provided.