BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Pay Rate: $55,000-$62,500 per year

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

This position will work in a residential group home setting covering our East River Road and Kreag Road homes (West Henrietta and Fairport)

DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate on the residential interdisciplinary team to establish, implement and maintain appropriate therapeutic programming for all residents; addressing environmental safeguards and possible effects on individual rights when needed
• Aide in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) for each resident and each of their maladaptive behaviors
• Work collaboratively with the various disciplines of the team to develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) per OPWDD regulations and as determined by the individual needs of the residents; regularly reviewing and updating plans as needed
• Work with each resident's psychiatric/mental health provider to monitor the use of maladaptive behavioral control medications and promote their health and well-being
• Attend psychiatric and/or counseling appointments for the residents providing medical personnel with needed data and reports on behavioral progress
• Provide on-going consultation, support, modeling and training for residential staff to accurately and consistently implement behavior support programs and SCIP-r techniques
• Attend case reviews maintaining accurate and current records on each resident receiving formal behavioral programming (including data collection and administrative procedural requirements for behavioral programming)
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the residents’ progress and needs to the interdisciplinary team
• Provide monthly reports and behavioral data to the Residential Safety and Special Review Committees
• Meet regularly with the Consulting Psychologist
• Assist in maintaining communication with parents/guardians regarding their child’s behavioral programming
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must qualify as a Level 1 or 2 Behavioral Intervention Specialist
  • Level 1 BIS – have at least as Master’s degree from a program in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology and have documented training in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development; have at least 5 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities including the devising, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral support plans; and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.
  • Level 2 BIS – must meet one (1) of the qualifications below:

1. Have obtained National board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA); and have a Master’s degree in behavior analysis, or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology which is approved by OPWDD review; or
2. Have a Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field in psychology, social work, school psychology, or a related human services field; or a New York State license in Mental Health Counseling; and have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development; and have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system continuously since December 31, 2012; or
3. Have a Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field in psychology, social work, school psychology, or a related human services field; and function in the Psychologist I or Psychologist II Civil Service titles of New York State; or
4. Have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field; and have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system continuously since December 31, 2012; and either: is actively working toward a Master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education; or completes at least one graduate-level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, social work, or special education each year of employment.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
• Valid NYS Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA)

*Note: if you do not have a BCBA certification, you will be required to work towards it during employment

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.

Salary : $55,000 - $62,500