What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Intervention Specialist position at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children?
Cardinal Hayes Home is a non-profit agency serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking a Full Time Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) to join our dedicated team in Millbrook, NY.
As the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS), you will be primarily responsible for completing comprehensive functional behavior assessments and developing/updating behavior support plans for individuals, emphasizing positive approaches to teaching replacement behaviors.
Schedule: Full Time, Day-Time Hours M-F , 35 hours per week
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):
- Master’s degree from a Clinical or Treatment field of Psychology or Social Work is required and must meet OPWDD specific BIS credentials .
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is highly preferred
- Valid driver's license is required
- Proficiency with common computer applications, including Microsoft Office
What You’ll Do as the Behavior Intervention Specialist (Responsibilities):
- Complete/update comprehensive functional behavior assessments for individuals
- displaying undesirable and/or socially unacceptable behavior
- Develop/update behavior support plans
- Provide training, guidance, and coaching to the staff regarding behavior support interventions
- Collect, review, and file data
- Report trends in positive outcomes and areas of concern
- Ensure data is entered into the OPWDD’s Restrictive Intervention Application (RIA) and provide quarterly reports
- Communicate regularly with psychiatrists
- Remain current with regards to OPWDD and ICF regulatory changes and updates
- Additional duties as assigned
Join us in transforming lives and helping individuals achieve their greatest potential in a caring, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
Submit your application at www.cardinalhayeshome.org/employment for immediate consideration!
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.52 - $43.26 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $43