Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Company: Adults & Children With Learning & Developmental Di
Location: Bethpage
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Behavior Intervention Specialist Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER
When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for
their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born.
Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200 staff
and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD
assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of
independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes,
dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few
exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact
in the lives of the amazing people we support. In the Behavior
Support Specialist role you will complete psychological assessments
and make recommendations for people supported emphasizing and
increasing adaptive skills in a residential or day habilitation
setting. Specifically you will: Perform functional behavior
analysis with focus on addressing challenging behaviors Design and
implement behavioral support plans with emphasis on increasing
appropriate behaviors Participate in behavioral interventions,
including the implementation of SCIP-R maneuvers when necessary
Develop and implement psychology training curriculum for staff on
related topics We require: Master s degree from a program in a
clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school
psychology or applied psychology as it related to human development
and clinical interventions and documented trainings in assessment
techniques and behavior support plan development; or a National
Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and a Master s
degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical
or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD; or a New York
State license in mental health counseling: Minimum of five years of
experience working directly with the I/DD population, including the
development, implementation and monitoring of behavior support
plans; and/or providing supervision and training to others in the
implementation of behavior support plans In lieu of 5 years
experience will consider candidates that have obtained OPWDD
approved training or experience in functional assessment techniques
and behavior support plan development Complete required trainings
in SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention)and CPR
Clean, valid NYS driver s license. Apply online at www.acld.org ,
or email to acld.org . An EOE m/f/d/v Schedule: Monday - Friday
9am-5pm (1 hr. lunch) 35 Hours
Keywords: Adults & Children With Learning & Developmental Di, New Rochelle , Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Other , Bethpage, New York
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