Citizens Options Unlimited
Behavior Intervention Specialist Lvl 2-CITZ
Citizens Options Unlimited, Glen Head, New York, United States, 11545
Behavior Intervention Specialist Lvl 2-CITZ
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. Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports people to live the life they choose. Provides individual, collateral, and/or group interventions. Provides off‑site and/or satellite direct clinical interventions. Performs diagnostic evaluations, which may include assessment of intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, emotional functioning and mental status, including Functional Behavior Assessments. Designs and implements behavior programs to increase social skills. Provides follow‑up for documentation, support, and implementation of behavior programs. Provides staff training in behavior modification principles. Completes Psychiatric Appointment Review forms prior to all psychiatric appointments. Monitors participant progress according to the treatment plan and makes modifications when indicated. Participates in team meetings, case conferences. Maintains clinical documentation and completes periodic reviews. Participates in regular supervisory contact with the Assistant Director of Psychology or Senior Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Provides crisis intervention. Performs all other related duties as requested by supervisor. Ensures that work‑related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff. Observance of an unsafe act or a potentially hazardous work environment must be immediately reported to supervisor and/or safety committee. Provides agency‑wide training at new hire trainings in Positive Behavior Supports and other areas determined by the Psychology and Training departments. Receives training for agency SCIP‑R instructor and maintains certification on an annual basis (teach one 3‑day full SCIP‑R course and 2 recertification trainings per year). Personal Outcome Measures training required prior to conducting evaluations and assessments. Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety, and well‑being of the person that resides there (e.g., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment). Reports to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter if there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect. Additionally follows all agency incident policy and procedures. Adheres to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements. Arrives to work by the start of scheduled shift and adheres to agency policy and procedures regarding call‑offs and overtime to ensure quality support is provided daily. Successfully completes and maintains annual training and any other training that is necessary for the position. This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and therefore is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting/criminal background check. Qualifications
Master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology. At least one year of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities, 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.
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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. Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports people to live the life they choose. Provides individual, collateral, and/or group interventions. Provides off‑site and/or satellite direct clinical interventions. Performs diagnostic evaluations, which may include assessment of intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, emotional functioning and mental status, including Functional Behavior Assessments. Designs and implements behavior programs to increase social skills. Provides follow‑up for documentation, support, and implementation of behavior programs. Provides staff training in behavior modification principles. Completes Psychiatric Appointment Review forms prior to all psychiatric appointments. Monitors participant progress according to the treatment plan and makes modifications when indicated. Participates in team meetings, case conferences. Maintains clinical documentation and completes periodic reviews. Participates in regular supervisory contact with the Assistant Director of Psychology or Senior Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Provides crisis intervention. Performs all other related duties as requested by supervisor. Ensures that work‑related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff. Observance of an unsafe act or a potentially hazardous work environment must be immediately reported to supervisor and/or safety committee. Provides agency‑wide training at new hire trainings in Positive Behavior Supports and other areas determined by the Psychology and Training departments. Receives training for agency SCIP‑R instructor and maintains certification on an annual basis (teach one 3‑day full SCIP‑R course and 2 recertification trainings per year). Personal Outcome Measures training required prior to conducting evaluations and assessments. Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety, and well‑being of the person that resides there (e.g., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment). Reports to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter if there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect. Additionally follows all agency incident policy and procedures. Adheres to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements. Arrives to work by the start of scheduled shift and adheres to agency policy and procedures regarding call‑offs and overtime to ensure quality support is provided daily. Successfully completes and maintains annual training and any other training that is necessary for the position. This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and therefore is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting/criminal background check. Qualifications
Master’s degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology. At least one year of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities, 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.
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