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The Arc Wayne

Behavior Intervention Specialist

The Arc Wayne, Queens Village, New York, United States

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Overview

Behavior Intervention Specialist role at The Arc Wayne. The Arc Wayne is a parent-based organization that advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities, assisting individuals to achieve independence, productivity, and community involvement through quality, individualized services. Salary:

$30.03 - $33.11 per hour Work Schedule:

Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility to meet program needs Responsibilities

Performs initial, semiannual and annual functional behavioral assessments of individuals. Provides written recommendations to corresponding program staff. Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior support plans under the supervision of a Level I Behavior Intervention Specialist. Develops, reviews, and revises behavior support plans with restrictive/intrusive interventions under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker. Ensures integration, consistency and appropriateness of plans. Trains staff on how to implement the plans. Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior medication monitoring plans. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and appropriateness of plans. Trains staff on how to implement the plans. Provides training to staff in managing difficult behaviors, and assists with crisis intervention. Serves as a member of an individual's treatment team, providing consultation relative to behavioral support needs of individuals, and participating in team meetings. Provides individual and/or group instruction to individuals supported, and works with staff to enhance the effectiveness of treatment. Provides services at non-traditional business hours. Documents individual's progress/regress and ensures completion of all record keeping tasks per agency/program policies and procedures. Qualifications

BCBA and a Master’s degree in behavioral analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology approved by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) OR a Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services field or a NYS license in mental health counseling OR a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and actively pursuing 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 each year; those with a Bachelor’s must have 1 year of experience providing behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system Must possess a current, valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency driver standards Benefits

Generous Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 10 Paid holidays Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Training Bereavement Leave Employee Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan with Agency Match And so much more!

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