Intensive Behavior Support Professional Job Village of Garden City New York USA,Healthcare

40 hours per week Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm)
The pay range for this position is depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs.
Position is based out of the New Directions Day Hab in Garden City but will include daily travel to all Day Habs in Queens and Long island as needed

Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:

- Very affordable health and dental insurance
- Company Matching 403(b) program
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- Tuition and text book reimbursement

Qualifications:

Minimum two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations
High School Diploma required
Current SCIP Certification required
Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities Include:

Serves as a role model in the implementation of complex behavior support plans.
Demonstrates competency in crisis prevention strategies, ABC data collection methods, and positive reinforcement principals.
Offers new employee training and guidance specific to behavioral interventions as requested.
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of treatment plans, and offers feedback to the Behavior Intervention Specialist regarding enhancement modifications.
Assumes a proactive, team oriented role during a crisis situation when implementing behavioral intervention strategies.
Assists the Management team in managing crisis situations that may involve the police, emergency services, psychiatric hospital admissions, etc.
Ensures proper safety protocols are followed when physical interventions are implemented.
About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.

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