What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL 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 OPWDD and NYSED policy
*Provide ongoing training to support Direct Support Professionals with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
*Mentor and encourage Direct Support Professionals using the framework of Strategies for Crisis and Prevention, 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 adolescents 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 Direct Support Professionals 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, OPWDD and NYSED 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