OPWDD Behavior Specialist
OPWDD Behavior Specialist
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1-3years
$ $ 31 - 32
1 Vacancy
Job Description
OPWDD BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (Permanent)
Our client an established organization in WNY is looking to hire an OPWDD Behavior Specialist to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in people s lives.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct behavioral assessments on adults and children with developmental & behavioral issues
- Analyze and summarize findings in order to develop specific action plans that are unique to each individual
- Ensure timely implementation of the behavioral support plans
- Monitor and track progress creating summary reports and distributing them to appropriate team members for review
- Develop systems to determine the success of the behavioral support plans making adjustments and revisions to them as necessary
- Ensure appropriate training is performed for the staff to successfully implement crisis intervention strategies and support plans
- Assist with implementation of crisis intervention procedures as needed ensuring safety or the individuals and staff is maintained at all times
- Collaborate with other team members in Life Plan meetings to determine if each individual s goals and needs are being met
- Analyze current processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate changes
- Ensure a professional bestpractice approach is taken at all times
- Complete special projects in a timely manner with the ability to juggle multiple cases with ease
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Other duties as assigned/as necessary
Details:
- Position is fulltime direct hire
- 100% inoffice some work outside of regular business hours is required
- Must be able to complete fingerprinting clearance
- Valid NYS Driver s License required
- $31.00 $32.00 / hour depending on experience
- Health Dental Vision 401k match generous PTO
- Master s degree in Special Education School Psychology Behavioral Analysis or related
- BCBA Certification preferred (BoardCertified Behavior Analyst)
- First Aid CPR SCIPR and Ukeru certifications required (training provided)
- 1 years experience in Behavioral Support Consulting
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Selfmotivated
- Relocation not available
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
- All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;
Employment Type
Full Time
