AccessCNY
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Reports to: VP, DDABI Services
Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208
Pay Rate: $53,000-$59,092 Annually
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We strive to diversify our workforce because it makes our agency stronger.
About Us With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY continually grows and expands our reach. We offer person‑centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is on supporting individuals with residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.
About the Role The successful candidate will proactively complete functional behavior assessments and write behavior intervention plans for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) who receive residential services, enabling them to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed for greater independence.
Responsibilities
Possess a strong understanding of behavioral functions, replacement behaviors, and proactive, person‑centered strategies.
Observe participant behaviors and interactions, get to know their unique capabilities, personality, and potential, and complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
Utilize person‑centered positive approaches to challenging behaviors and solve problems in a positive, person‑centered manner.
Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSP), Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP), and/or behavioral interventions that include strategies across a broad range of behaviors and intensities, based on the FBA outcome and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and update plans as needed, at least annually, incorporating proactive, active, and reactive strategies.
Observe service provision and provide situational counseling and consultation to support participants, families, and planning teams proactively and during times of crisis.
Respond to crisis situations by exercising good judgment through prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting, ensuring participant safety and well‑being.
Design and oversee data collection and reporting for BSPs, MMPs, and behavior protocols, including input of information into electronic databases.
Ensure documentation complies with OPWDD regulations and policy.
Assist the DD/ABI team by writing and implementing department standards that incorporate current ideological concepts and OPWDD regulations.
Assist the DD/ABI team with consent assessments and compliance; implement a process to monitor and track each individual’s ability to consent and identify outcomes or areas of concern.
Education/Experience Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health counseling, or a related field is required, plus at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans, and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans. NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or NYS Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred; licensure documentation is required.
Conditions of Employment Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be willing to recertify and maintain licensure. Must respect confidentiality. Must be able to perform duties that involve repetitive motion. Must have a moderately flexible schedule and be available for occasional early morning, late evening, or weekend functions, and be on‑call for bona fide emergencies.
Benefits AccessCNY offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We provide a 401(k) match upon hire, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
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Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208
Pay Rate: $53,000-$59,092 Annually
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We strive to diversify our workforce because it makes our agency stronger.
About Us With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY continually grows and expands our reach. We offer person‑centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is on supporting individuals with residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.
About the Role The successful candidate will proactively complete functional behavior assessments and write behavior intervention plans for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) who receive residential services, enabling them to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed for greater independence.
Responsibilities
Possess a strong understanding of behavioral functions, replacement behaviors, and proactive, person‑centered strategies.
Observe participant behaviors and interactions, get to know their unique capabilities, personality, and potential, and complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
Utilize person‑centered positive approaches to challenging behaviors and solve problems in a positive, person‑centered manner.
Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSP), Medication Monitoring Plans (MMP), and/or behavioral interventions that include strategies across a broad range of behaviors and intensities, based on the FBA outcome and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and update plans as needed, at least annually, incorporating proactive, active, and reactive strategies.
Observe service provision and provide situational counseling and consultation to support participants, families, and planning teams proactively and during times of crisis.
Respond to crisis situations by exercising good judgment through prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting, ensuring participant safety and well‑being.
Design and oversee data collection and reporting for BSPs, MMPs, and behavior protocols, including input of information into electronic databases.
Ensure documentation complies with OPWDD regulations and policy.
Assist the DD/ABI team by writing and implementing department standards that incorporate current ideological concepts and OPWDD regulations.
Assist the DD/ABI team with consent assessments and compliance; implement a process to monitor and track each individual’s ability to consent and identify outcomes or areas of concern.
Education/Experience Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health counseling, or a related field is required, plus at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans, and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans. NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or NYS Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred; licensure documentation is required.
Conditions of Employment Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be willing to recertify and maintain licensure. Must respect confidentiality. Must be able to perform duties that involve repetitive motion. Must have a moderately flexible schedule and be available for occasional early morning, late evening, or weekend functions, and be on‑call for bona fide emergencies.
Benefits AccessCNY offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We provide a 401(k) match upon hire, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
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