Family Support Services - Behavior Specialist Assistant

About the role

This position is responsible for evaluating behavioral issues of individuals referred to In-Home Behavior services, assisting with the development and implementation of behavior plans, providing training and support to families, and completing required documentation. Additional responsibilities include developing training curricula and delivering presentations on current topics in the field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate behavioral issues of all referred individuals in cooperation with the family and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), including initial observation.
• Develop and provide initial implementation of behavior plans.
• Provide training to families on the implementation of behavior plans and strategies.
• Complete required documentation and furnish data for BCBA review and input.
• Develop training curricula and presentations on current topics of interest in the field.
• Present developed training curricula to the public as part of the Education and Training portion of the FSS contract.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field such as behavior science, social work, child life education, nursing, or human development.
• 12 months of paid or unpaid experience in a program or setting supporting persons with disabilities.
• Candidates who have completed all but 15 credit hours of the BA degree requirements must show proof of credit completion and complete their graduation requirements within 18 months of being placed into the BSA position.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including a low-cost individual health insurance plan.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement match (up to 7%).
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off (sick, vacation, and employee leave).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Direct deposit and flexible spending account (FSA).
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service awards and employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.