Behavioral Specialist

Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting each other and ourselves as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

Program Assistant

TSINY, a non-profit mental health services agency seeks a Behavioral Specialist in Queens Village (Queens County), NY.

Salary: $67,408 annually, $37.03/Hr. 

Position Summary

The Behavioral Specialist is responsible for developing Positive Behavior Support Plans that apply behavior analysis and systems change perspectives within the context of behaviors, such as self-injury, aggression, property destruction, defiance and disruption.

Essential Functions

• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans for the Apartment Program and other residential programs as needed.
• Train staff on how to complete data sheets and follow behavior plans.
• Meet with staff regularly to review completed data sheets and behavior plan implementation.
• Provide training to staff on how to implement behavior plan.
• Review behavior plans quarterly to determine effectiveness.
• Meet with supervisor regularly to review, edit and modify plans as needed.
• Assist with coverage when necessary.
• Conduct positive reinforcement meeting weekly.
• Communicate the outcome of all positive reinforcement meetings in supervision.
• Complete contact logs regularly when visiting clients.
• Work with clients as needed.
• Consult with other professionals, such as psychiatrist, therapist, etc.
• Provide input into development and implementation of Agency policies and procedures regarding positive behavior supports.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Driver’s license required.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

Master’s Degree in Psychology or related discipline plus one year’s experience in providing behavioral interventions or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related discipline plus three years’ experience in providing behavioral interventions.

The ideal candidate will:

• have knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) theory and practices,
• be detail oriented,
• be able to work independently and take initiative,
• have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines,
• possess effective oral and written communication skills,
• have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employee, as well as external, contacts,
• be able to handle confidential and sensitive information,
• be proficient with basic office equipment, such as telephones, copies, fax machines, printers, PCs,
• require manual dexterity for the use of a computer, telephone, fax or copy machine,
• be able to sit in meetings for long periods of time,
• be able to work effectively using program management and other tools on a personal computer for long periods of time,
• possess ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals,
• be able to write professional reports and correspondence.

TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.