Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1) at The Jewish Board in BROOKLYN, New York

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Level 1

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavior Intervention Specialist, Level 1 will design, implement and monitor the Behavior Management Programs, Instructional Goals and Valued Outcomes for all individuals using the Positive Approaches Paradigm. This individual must be familiar with OPWDD and DOH regulations as they apply to the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Independent Residence Alternative (IRA) and Community Services, such as Day Habilitation. The Behavior Specialist, Level 1, will have an assigned caseload of up to 35 individuals and will assist in coverage, as needed. Travel to units, IRAs, day programs and in the community is routine and required. Responsible for communication with and training the interdisciplinary team, outside providers, and family members. Responsible for timely and complete documentation.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Behavioral Assessment & Planning
• Intervention & Monitoring
• Crisis Prevention & Management
• Compliance & Documentation
• Collaboration & Advocacy

EDUCATIONAL/TRAININGS REQUIRED (Level 1 BIS, 633.16(b)(32): A master's degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social worker, school psychology, or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development, OR a national board certification in behavior analysis (BACB), OR a NYS license as a Behavior Analysis (LBA), OR a master's degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD, OR a NYS license in mental health counseling.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Familiarity with NYS OPWDD policies, HCBS Waiver services, and incident reporting. Strong data collection and analysis skills. Knowledge of ABA, PBS, and trauma-informed care. Ability to train and mentor staff in behavioral techniques. Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills. Excellent data analysis and presentation skills and proficiency with relevant software. Ability to use trackers.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: At least three years of experience: working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans; providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans; or have been employed as a Level 2 BIS, at the master's degree level, for three years.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. The knowledge or ability to learn software programs including use of data and trends to inform clinical practice.

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY: The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Settings: OPWDD ICF, group homes and day habilitation programs. The position requires the ability to travel from site to site to make program visits. There is walking in the residential programs up and down stairs and at times the ability to lift a social service chart/field. Travel: it may require travel throughout Brooklyn. BIS must work in person 5 days a week. Typical schedule is active business hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, however there is ability for flex schedule based on the needs of the program and the caseload with one early start day and one late day to accommodate breakfast and dinner observations.

Additional Notes: On occasion this role may require on-call availability for behavioral emergencies. Must pass NYS OPWDD background checks and Justice Center clearance.

Who we are: The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.