Behavioral Specialist

Job Title

Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of OPWDD and NYSED policy

Provide ongoing training to support Direct Support Professionals with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning

Mentor and encourage Direct Support Professionals using the framework of Strategies for Crisis and Prevention, a behavior management training provided to staff at all levels

Participate in all program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment plan goals, behavioral strategies and objectives, review assessments and behavioral observations

Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress

Provide therapeutic consultation to adolescents in care

Collaborate with educational psychology team at the on-campus school to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings

Keep psychiatric providers updated with behavioral progress to ensure effective psychopharmacological therapy and in turn an optimal care plan

Provide support to Direct Support Professionals in emergency circumstances and as needed

Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, as well as SCO, OPWDD and NYSED policy and procedure

Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements

Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services

Master's Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university

Minimum of one year experience working with the intellectually disabled population

Must possess well developed communication skills, both written and verbal

Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members

Maintain high levels of quality of work and productivity

Ideal candidate will be flexible with working hours and demonstrate reliability in relation to attendance and punctuality

Supervised hours by an LBA will be provided at no charge for candidates working toward their RBT, BCaBA, BCBA or licensure

A full week of training will be provided to certify new employees in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (the behavior management curriculum utilized) and CPR

Two days of new hire orientation is provided to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services