What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST position at SCO Family of Services?
- Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of ACS 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 children 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, ACS and OCFS 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
- Salary: $58,500.00 per year
- 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
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,500
