BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Behavior Specialist

Hauppauge, NY 11788 Start Date 10/05/2026

Overview

Salary Range $54,060.00 - $59,060.00 Salary/year

Description

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75+ years of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

We are seeking an experienced Behavior Intervention Specialist to develop, maintain goal plans related specifically towards addressing behaviors of individuals served under to supervision of a licensed Psychologist. Responsible for evaluation and testing individuals served and training of staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. INDIVIDUALS SERVED EVALUATION AND TESTING
   1. Evaluate each individuals served based on the results of the appropriate tests.
   2. Administer the appropriate tests on an annual basis to determine consumer's needs. A full assessment will be completed and reviewed as part of the annual plan of care.
   3. Triennial testing will be done on all individuals served according to guidelines of New York State triennial intelligence testing to establish I.Q. score.
2. DEVELOPMENT OF GOAL PLANS
   1. Participate in the development of written, detailed, specific, and individualized program plans that:
      1. Are designed to maximize each resident's development and acquisition of skills in such areas as self-direction, emotional stability, and effective use of time.
      2. The individualized plan of care must be specific as to measurable goals and objectives.
      3. The plan must detail therapeutic steps and assign staff responsibilities.
      4. The plan must set time frames for follow-up assessments of its effectiveness so that it may be modified as required.
      5. Each program must be evaluated in behavioral measurable terms a minimal of monthly and quarterly.
      6. Goal plans must meet state and federal guidelines/regulations.
3. INTERDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAM MEMBER
   1. Participate in weekly IDT meetings at each residence.
   2. Participate in annual/interim meetings, special IDT meetings (as appropriate), and staff meetings.
4. STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
   1. Provide hands-on-training to direct support staff.
   2. Conduct on-site and agency in-service training to staff at the discretion of the residence manager.
   3. Review all treatment plans.
5. KNOWLEDGE OF IRA/ICF REGULATIONS
   1. Responsible for gaining knowledge of and assisting in implementation of all applicable regulations.
6. MAINTENANCE OF CONTACTS
   1. Maintain contact with all psychological therapeutic personnel involved with the individuals, i.e., day programs, etc.
   2. Maintain contact with and provide behavioral information/feedback to the psychiatric services provider when applicable.

Education and/or Experience

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

M.A. degree in Applied Psychology, from an accredited training program (including internship) e.g., school, clinical, counseling, and educational.

UCP of Long Island offers comprehensive medical and dental benefits; defined contribution pension plan and optional 403b retirement plans, generous paid time off including four (4) weeks vacation time, tuition reimbursement and other voluntary benefits.

UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.