Behavior Intervention Specialist

What does a Behavior Intervention Specialist do?

As a key member of the Clinical Services team at The Arc Lexington, the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) is both a leader and a hands‑on partner in the field. This is not an office job – it's an opportunity to be present in our programs, building relationships, guiding teams, and making meaningful differences every day.

The BIS teaches, inspires, and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives through positive behavior supports and compassionate collaboration. Working directly with people and their support teams, the BIS develops individualized support plans, provides training and coaching, and promotes emotional, social, and behavioral well‑being.

At Lexington, we value our BIS professionals as leaders and lifelong learners, offering ongoing opportunities to grow, share, and help others reach their fullest potential.

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

• Earn competitive wages that reflect your dedication and the meaningful work you do
• Enjoy generous Paid Time Off – Because caring for others starts with caring for yourself
• Grow with us through paid training and continuous learning opportunities
• Benefit from a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package designed to support you and your family

• A Master's degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or a related human services field
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• A valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency standards is required.

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a  Protected Characteristic "). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.