Behavioral Intervention Specialist & Residential Coordinator

Purpose:

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist Level & Residential Coordinator, as part of the each person’s support team, identifies and supports behavioral challenges, with the goal of  maximizing each person’s independence. In addition, they will provide positive

interactions/interventions and skills training with a person-centered approach. The Behavioral Intervention Specialist & Residential Coordinator, will develop person-centered behavior support plans and behavioral health protocols to assist people in enhancing their quality of life and achieving their personal outcomes. In addition to behavior support, the Behavior Intervention

Specialist & Residential Coordinator will directly assist the Residential and QIDP teams with various tasks and initiatives as requested. To provide mentorship and guidance for Direct Support Professionals in the residential programs, ensuring person-centered supports are provided to the people AIM serves

Qualifications:

• Must have a master’s degree in behavior analysis, mental health counseling, and/or a closely related field to clinical or community psychology or social work approved by OPWDD and accredited by the NYS Education Department.
• Five [5] years of writing, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral support plans, and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.
• Knowledge of and training in SCIP-R preferred (provided).
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulatory requirements.
• Have had documented training in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development.
• Ability to work independently, organizational skills, and reliability in decision making.
• Flexibility of schedule to meet job duties/individual needs