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BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

$58.5k

SCO Family of Services

Behavioral Health Specialist

Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of ACS policy. Provide ongoing training to support childcare workers with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning. Mentor and encourage childcare workers using the framework of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, 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 children 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 childcare workers 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, ACS and OCFS 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
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $58,500.00 per year
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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