Job description

Job Description:

• Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of OPWDD policy
• Assess functional data and develop Functional Behavior Assessments into Behavior Intervention/Support Plans
• Provide ongoing training to support Day Habilitation Specialists with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
• Participate as an active member of Human Rights Committee in presenting behavior programs for approval and reviewing other BIS’s behavior programming and treatment plans
• Mentor Day Habilitation Specialists and Supervisors using the framework of Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R), 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, assessments, and behavioral observations
• Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress
• Provide therapeutic consultation to people receiving services
• Collaborate with residential teams and BISs to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings
• Provide support to Day Habilitation Specialists in emergency circumstances and on an as-needed basis
• Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of intellectual disabilities and other diagnoses, as well as SCO, Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS) and OPWDD policy and procedure
• Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
• Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
• Attend monthly BIS meetings and touch points
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must possess well developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members
• Capacity to 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

Benefits:

• 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 SCIP-R (the behavior management curriculum utilized) and CPR, in addition to OPWDD Pre-Service training
• Two days of new hire orientation is provided to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ronkonkoma, NY 11779: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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