Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of ACS policy
Provide ongoing training to support childcare workers with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
Mentor and encourage childcare workers using the framework of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, 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, review assessments and behavioral observations
Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress
Provide therapeutic consultation to children in care
Collaborate with educational psychology team at the on-campus school to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings
Keep psychiatric providers updated with behavioral progress to ensure effective psychopharmacological therapy and in turn an optimal care plan
Provide support to childcare workers in emergency circumstances and as needed
Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, as well as SCO, ACS and OCFS policy and procedure
Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
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 the intellectually disabled population
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
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 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (the behavior management curriculum utilized) and CPR
Two days of new hire orientation is provided to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $58,500.00 per year
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
