What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Intervention Specialist position at Community Options New York?
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Full-Time Behavior Support Specialist to provide support in Brooklyn, NY. The Behavioral Support Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual.
Starting Pay Rate: $62,400 annually
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing support to staff and clients
- Responsible for the introduction and training of person-centered, behavior support plans/protocols to all existing and new staff
- One on one observation and interactions with our clients
- Ensure compliance with OPWDD and Mental Hygiene regulations and policy
- Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSP), Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP), Behavior Protocols based on outcome of FBA and per regulatory requirements
- Review and revise behavior support plans as indicated by the clients' progress and needs with the treatment team's recommendations
- Prepare needed information and participate in scheduled meetings, team, or agency committees (e.g. ICC, IRC), Human Rights Committee, Behavior Team and future development projects as assigned
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Minimum Requirements
- Master's Degree or be current enrollment in paster's program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development or
- A national board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a master's degree in: behavior analysis; or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Working Conditions
- Hours and weekly schedule dictated by current tasks, to include evening and weekend hours as required
- Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion during positioning of consumer's equipment
- May transport participants in own vehicle
- May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants
- May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
- May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
- Work will take place in the community and in the homes
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Salary : $62,400
