• Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of OPWDD policy
• Provide ongoing training to support childcare workers with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
• Mentor and encourage childcare workers using the framework of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, a behavior management training provided to staff at all levels
• Participate in all program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment plan goals, behavioral strategies and objectives, review assessments and behavioral observations
• Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress
• Provide therapeutic consultation to individuals with ID/D in care
• Collaborate with educational psychology team at the on-campus school to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings
• Keep psychiatric providers updated with behavioral progress to ensure effective psychopharmacological therapy and in turn an optimal care plan
• Provide support to childcare workers in emergency circumstances and as needed
• Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, as well as SCO and OPWDD policy and procedure
• Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
• Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Coram, NY 11727: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person