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Behavioral Intervention Specialist

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$58,500 - 58,500 yearly

Job Description - Behavioral Intervention 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


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