What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Behavior Services (OPWDD) position at The Arc Erie County New York?
Now Available: Coordinator of Behavior Services
The Arc Erie County NY
- Williamsville, NY (and surrounding areas)
- Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
- $60,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience), Exempt
Lead Behavioral Excellence Across Our Agency
We’re looking for a confident clinical leader to oversee and strengthen behavior services across our Residential programs. This role ensures high-quality, compliant, and person-centered behavior support services while supervising Behavior Technicians and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
If you’re passionate about proactive strategies, staff development, and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, this is a highly visibly leadership opportunity.
The Role at a Glance
In this role, you will:
- Conduct assessments and Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Develop and monitor behavior support plans
- Provide staff training and consultation
- Support interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Oversee behavior services compliance and documentation
- Assist with psychotropic medication review process
- Serve as a clinical resource across programs
This position plays a key role in shaping behavioral supports agency-wide and ensuring services align with OPWDD and SED standards.
What Makes You a Strong Candidate
Education and Credentials
- Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Behavior Analysis, or related clinical field
- BCBA, NYS Mental Health Counseling license, or OPWDD-qualified Level 1/2 BIS.
- Required continuing education and credential maintenance
Experience
- Minimum 3 years supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience developing and implementing behavior support plans
- Staff supervision and training experience
- Knowledge of OPWDD, DOH, CMS and SED regulations
Other Requirements
- Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong leadership, communication, and clinical judgement
Why Join The Arc Erie County NY?
- Agency-wide clinical impact
- Collaborative leadership environment
- Mission-driven work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Opportunity to shape and grow behavioral services
- Excellent employee benefits including affordable insurance, retirement plan, on demand pay and fantastic work-life balance!
- 10 paid holidays off!
- Automatic pay
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Applied behavior analysis: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- New York State Driver's License (Required)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000