BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and encourage childcare workers using the framework of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• 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 the 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 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, intellectual disabilities, and SCO, ACS, and OCFS policy and procedure
• Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
• Engage in ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one year experience working with the intellectually disabled population
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency 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 provided at no charge for candidates working toward their RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, or licensure
• A full week of training to certify new employees in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR
• Two days of new hire orientation to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services
• 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

Pay

$58,500.00 per year

Schedule

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

Work Location: In person