What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Assistant position at Liberty ARC?
Psychology Assistant
Location: Schenectady, NY
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising Behavior Intervention Specialist
Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, ability to perform physical intervention techniques, ability to lift 50lbs.
Hours of Work: Full Time, Mon-Fri 37.5 hours a week. Some travel required.
Pay Range: The pay range is $22.86 to $31.87
Job Summary: Provide psychological and behavioral supports to individuals with special needs including training and instruction.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the field of Psychology.
- At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Valid NYS Driver's license is required.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological/behavioral services to individuals in programs, maintaining compliance with department and agency policy/procedure, state, local and federal regulations.
- Record and maintain individual's behavioral records in compliance with all department and agency policies/procedures as well as all state, local and federal regulations.
- Provide behavioral training to agency personnel to include, orientation, in home and work site, and provide documentation of the trainings.
- Provide crisis prevention and emergency crisis support.
- Collect & analyze data, observe individuals to provide feedback to Behavior Intervention Specialist for support plan.
- Attend psychiatric appointments with individuals.
- Attend site staff meetings.
Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liberty reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice. A candidate's rate of pay is based upon a consideration of several factors which may vary based upon the position. These factors may include education, prior work experience, licenses, certifications and labor markets. In addition to your pay, Liberty cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Liberty offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
Salary : $23 - $32
