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, training, and implementation of behavior plans in collaboration with the family and consulting BCBA, completing required documentation, furnishing data for review, and providing support to the individual and their family as needed. The role also includes developing training curriculum and delivering presentations on a variety of topics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate behavioral issues of all referred individuals to In-Home Behavior services in cooperation with the family and BCBA, including initial observation.
• Develop and provide initial implementation of behavior plans.
• Provide training to the family on implementation of the behavior plan and strategies.
• Complete required documentation.
• Furnish data for the BCBA to review and provide input on.
• Develop training curriculum and presentations regarding current topics of interest in the field.
• Present developed training curricula to the public for 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-month 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.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and salary.
• Low-cost individual health insurance plan.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement match (up to 7%).
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision coverage.
• Direct Deposit.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement Plan 403(b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous PTO plans (Sick, Vacation, and Employee Leave).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Awards.
• Employee Appreciation Events.
• Employee Discounts.