Behavior Intervention Specialist (Residential) Day 1 Benefits

People's Arc of Suffolk mission is to provide dynamic, innovative and integrated services where children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover and define their own quality of life and are thriving to their fullest potential, joined by their families, circles of support and our person-centered organization. Visit us at https://www.peoplesarc.org to learn more!

ROLE SUMMARY: The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) is responsible for utilizing evidence based positive behavioral supports to enrich the lives of people by creating healthy and safe environments. Through teaching/modeling, BIS’ will empower and train staff in creating meaningful opportunities to enhance people’s dignity, assist with decision making skills, teach prosocial replacement skills, and model/reinforce coping skills to reduce interfering behaviors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Develops and implements Behavior Support Plans in conjunction with input from the Program Planning Team.
• Develops and implements Restrictive Behavior Support Plans under supervision of Licensed Psychologist.
• Assesses and maintains behavioral data.
• Completes and maintains paperwork in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintains regular supervision with Assistant Directors of Behavioral Health Services.
• Meets with direct care staff to review behavioral health supports, including training and implementation of the plan and data collection.
• Acts as a mentor to supporting staff and provides ongoing observations, modeling and training in areas of behavioral health supports.
• Confers with supervisor to review cases and receive assignments.
• Assists with crisis intervention as required and with specific training.
• Attends Psychiatric appointments as needed.
• Participates at screening/intake meetings for program and residential vacancies.
• Presents Restrictive Behavior Support Plans with required consents to the Human Rights Committee for approval.
• Provides clinical support to other programs and sites as needed.
• Assists other Behavior Intervention Specialists as needed.
• Performs various Psychological Assessments.
• Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety and well-being of people (i.e., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, etc.).
• Performs interview/assessments to assist in the investigative process for incident management as required.
• Reports to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter if there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect.
• Follows all agency incident policy and procedures.
• Adheres to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field by obtaining ongoing professional development.
• Functions as a member of the Program Planning Team and attends annual, semi-annual and team meetings as needed.
• Contacts nursing immediately in case of injury, seizure or changes in a person’s medical condition.
• Drives agency vehicle and may use own vehicle on agency business as required and with specialized training.
• Maintains First Aid, CPR and SCIP-R certification in addition to other required agency trainings.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SHIFT: Flex

SALARY: $69,462.00- $74,962 per year

This position is benefit eligible and has generous time off.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Master’s Degree in a clinical or treatment field in Psychology, Social Work, School Psychology, or Applied Psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions OR
• Must have a national Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD OR
• Must have a NYS license in Mental Health Counseling.

*All hires must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License at the time of hire.

Day 1 Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance