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Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Level 2 – Master’s req’d | $1,500 Sign-On
Full-Time Career Opportunities for Caring People at our Helen Kaplan Program in Plainview, NY!
Salary: $58k - $61k/yr
Do you have a passion for helping people reach their full potential? Are you motivated by seeing positive change in someone’s life? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Citizens Options Unlimited empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals. Support people—train as an essential worker to empower and assist people with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve their goals. Feel good about what you do!
Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports people to live the life they choose.
We are seeking a Level 2 Behavioral Intervention Specialist to:
- Provide services designed to maximize the intellectual, social, and emotional development and functioning of individuals receiving services under the supervision of an Assistant Director of Psychology and Ph.D. licensed psychologist.
- Support people with becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations, which may include assessment of intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, emotional functioning and mental status, including Functional Behavior Assessments.
- Design and implement behavior programs to increase social skills and follow-up for documentation, support, and implementation of behavior programs.
- Provide staff training in behavior modification principles.
- Monitor participants’ progress according to treatment plan and make modifications when indicated.
- Maintain clinical documentation and complete periodic reviews.
- Report and document any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety and well-being of a resident.
- Participate in regular supervisory contact with Assistant Director of Psychology or Senior Behavioral Intervention Specialists.
- Ensure that work-related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff.
- Receives training for agency SCIP-R instructor and maintain certification on an annual basis.
- Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.
- Adhere to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements.
We offer you:
- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!
- Low-cost high-quality benefits package
- BCBA supervision hours – can be provided for an eligible candidate
- Tuition reimbursement – we’ll pay you to get your degree!
- College Loan Forgiveness
- A diverse, inclusive team that will support and guide you every day
- Opportunities to advance your career with management mentoring
- Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!!
- Wellness incentives
- Cell phone discounts
- Housing Assistance – to purchase your first dream home – in Nassau or Suffolk
We require:
- Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) or BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).
- Clean and Valid NYS Driver's License.
- Experience working directly with people with I/DD.
- Experience in the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.
Come work in a supportive environment where staff are valued, and high-quality supports are provided to the people supported.
Behavioral Intervention Specialist Level 2, for immediate consideration, apply now!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Proud of Our Workforce Diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $61,000
