BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

*Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of OPWDD and NYSED policy

*Provide ongoing training to support Direct Support Professionals with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning

*Mentor and encourage Direct Support Professionals using the framework of Strategies for Crisis and Prevention, 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 adolescents 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 Direct Support Professionals 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, OPWDD and NYSED 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