Behavior Intervention Specialist Job at HeartShare Human Services, New York, NY

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  • HeartShare Human Services
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The ideal candidate for the BIS position will work in our residential programs located in Brooklyn and Queens. The selected candidate will be responsible for oversight of all behavioral services including conducting the Functional Behavioral Analysis, development of Behavior Support Plans/Monitoring Plans to address challenging behaviors, and analyzing data collection. The BIS will provide oversight of psychiatric medications, providing written reports to the treating psychiatrist. Required to provide trainings to direct support professionals on behavior plans, appropriate interventions, and other topics related to behavior, mental health, and psychology. Implement SCIP-R interventions as necessary. Candidate must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and must possess excellent verbal and written skills.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

  • Conduct annual and semi-annual IDT reviews of individuals to report on their behavioral needs and progress.

  • Develop and implement behavior support plans and intervention strategies for individuals in accordance with OPWDD regulations and in accordance with the agency's vision of positive behavioral supports and teaching alternative appropriate behaviors, which foster maximal behavioral independence.

  • Train and monitor Direct Support Professionals in consistently implementing these behavior support plans and intervention strategies.

  • Prepare and conduct training/in-services for individual and facility-related issues, behavior interventions, etc.

  • Conduct regular observations of activities in the residence and provide written reports to the Residence Manager.

  • Provide written reports to treating psychiatrists regarding behavioral progress.

  • Keep excellent and complete records of all written work. Complete all written reports and documentation in a timely manner.

  • Collect, interpret data, and generate required reports.

  • Provide weekly status updates on each program to Director of Behavioral and Speech Services.

  • Provide services for multiple sites.

  • Master's degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology.

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral support plans and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.

  • Must meet OPWDD BIS's Qualifications.

  • Excellent communication, teaching and modeling skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written abilities.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

  • Rewarding Work in a team environment.

  • Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

  • 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.

  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).

  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

  • Tuition Assistance Program.

  • Professional Development opportunities.

  • Gympass Discount

  • Verizon Wireless Discount.

  • BJs Membership discount.

  • Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and

underestimated.

To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,

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