Behavior Intervention Specialist Non-Profit - Brooklyn
Behavior Intervention Specialist Non-Profit - Brooklyn
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Job Description
AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) for their Brooklyn Adult Day Services program. The BIS provides behavior support services diagnostic evaluation and treatment services as a member of departmental or interdepartmental interdisciplinary teams.
Salary: $53000 $68000 plus this position comes with a generous low cost and comprehensive health benefit package. See Benefit information below.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- After completion of Functional Assessment develops individualized behavior support plans and staff intervention plans following required format for content and quality.
- Implements and monitors effective behavioral data tracking systems.
- Completes additional behavior health related plans and documents as needed.
- Provides training to staff on behavior treatment plans and on topics/plans related to behavioral health.
- Completes assessment and Psychological Evaluations as needed.
- Engages individuals in individual and/or group treatment as needed.
- Coordinates psychological care and behavioral programs with families medical providers residential settings or other relevant stakeholders in the individuals service provision.
- Provides crisis intervention as well as instructs staff in appropriate techniques for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate providing input particularly on individuals with identified or emerging behavioral challenges.
- Accurately and timely maintains appropriate service records for individuals supported to ensure quality intervention and regulatory compliance.
- Performs all duties necessary to ensure compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision including record keeping.
- Conducts other related tasks as needed or required.
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology along with documented training in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development required.
- At least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities (including creating implementing and monitoring behavioral support plans) and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavioral support plans necessary.
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in overseeing administrative tasks related to regulatory mandates and program service operations.
- Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to coordinate needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Flexibility to operate in a rapidlychanging work environment with ability to adapt and be sensitive to organizational culture.
- Committed and collegial team worker.
- Demonstrable passion for the agencys mission.
Additional Information :
Benefits
- Low Cost Quality Medical Insurance
- Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
- Paid Training
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) company match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
