BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
SCO
- 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
- 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
- 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
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