HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) empowers youth and families to overcome the challenges of homelessness, family crises, addiction, mental illness and poverty. Founded in 1869 as St. Vincent’s Services in Downtown Brooklyn, we began as a home for “poor and friendless boys.” In 2014, HSVS was formed through an affiliation with Heart Share Human Services of New York. Through the affiliation, HSVS developed into a multi-program nonprofit agency with four divisions: Foster Care & Preventive Programs, Integrated Health Services, Housing & Residential Services and Youth & Community Programs. Across our agency, staff members serve our clients with compassion, respect and in collaboration with our outside partners. Our commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and their families in their quest to thrive and reach their fullest potential, ties together our rich array of services. HSVS understands that to best support our clients, our staff must have also be provided with the resources they need to do their jobs, while ensuring self-care. As a result, we prioritize staff well-being, and provide opportunities for reflection, team building, and professional development. While we have a fast-paced work environment, we also strive to approach our staff as whole people to support their long-time commitment to the work.

HeartShare is looking for aBehavior Specialistto join our Foster Care Program

Responsibilities:

• Observing and assessing clients behavior.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans to address behavioral issues.
• Supporting client throughout the treatment process.
• Communicating with clients teachers, caregivers, and families to implement treatment plans.
• Monitoring and recording treatment progress.
• Conducting assessments to determine clients improvements.
• Maintaining clients records and treatment reports in Connections
• Collaborating with other healthcare specialists and support organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, or a Related Field.
• Experience and direct contact with clients and individuals with Special Needs.
• Strong working knowledge of Behavioral Theory and applied behavior analysis.
• Understanding of the characteristics and behaviors associated with disorders.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle intense emotional situations.
• Ability to apply behavioral principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stress management skills.

Benefits:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.