Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Master's req'd | Brentwood, NY

Job Description

Behavioral Intervention Specialist – Master's req'd

Salary: $27.41 - $29.33 per hour

Find more in your career at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), currently serving over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury. We’re seeking dedicated people like you to join us!

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director(s) of Behavior Support, the Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) is responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of all behavior support services for the people they support. This includes, but is not limited to: psychological evaluations, functional assessment, behavior support programs and strategies, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case reviews and other interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, training and consultation with other team members.

The BIS will work in collaboration with the Person and their circle of support to ensure the highest quality of clinical services in a manner that is consistent and aligned with agency mission and vision, and the philosophy of the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).

As our Behavioral Intervention Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyze baseline data on target maladaptive behavior to establish current frequency, duration and existing contingencies.
• Analyze potential existing functions of maladaptive behavior (including any current, unplanned and planned contingencies) utilizing baseline procedures and formulating a written Functional Behavioral Assessment.
• Recognize and operationally define individuals’ maladaptive behavior and possible alternate adaptive behavior based on direct observations of behavior, review of records, and verbal/written input from the Person receiving services, and team members, including direct support staff.
• Develop, implement, and assist in the training of team members in the implementation of formal Behavior Modification Programs (e.g. Behavior Support Plan, Behavior Support Staff Action, Behavior Support Symptom Management Plan, Behavior Support Desensitization Plan, etc.).
• Monitor individuals’ progress on, and team members implementation of behavior support plans by providing staff observation and feedback; make timely revisions of plans as indicated to ensure that the individuals are progressing.
• Instruct staff in specific, proactive, active, reactive, and data collection procedures that emphasize proactive interventions to encourage the development of adaptive skills that will serve the same function as the target maladaptive behavior.
• Provide regular and as-needed consultation regarding issues such as crisis intervention, behavior modification programs, diagnostics, and teaching/training programs for the individuals.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation all required paperwork for Human Rights Committee meetings and other committee meetings, as needed.
• Assist with obtaining informed consent from individuals/families for the use of restrictive behavior support plans and psychotropic medications, as needed.
• Facilitate completion of applicable Informed Consent evaluations.

We’ll provide you with:

• Outstanding Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A positive, supportive environment
• Opportunities for advancement & more!

We require:

• Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology, which is approved by OPWDD.
• Licensure preferred

Behavioral Intervention Specialist, for immediate consideration, email a resume to careers@familyres.org

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is a nonprofit committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.