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Behavior Intervention Specialist

Community Options Job Board, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210

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Brooklyn 161 WOODRUFF AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11226, USA

Community Options, Inc.

is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a

Full-Time Behavior Support Specialist

to provide support in

Brooklyn, NY

to help effectively support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Behavioral Support Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual.

Starting salary is $62,000 annually.

Responsibilities

Observe and interact with individuals

Create prevention plans and support plans

Complete functional assessments

Train staff on implementation of plans

Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group

Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development

Attend staff meetings for various locations

Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Master's Degree required plus one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans

Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines

Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities

Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations

Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities

Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports

Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations

Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff

Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required

May be required to transport individuals utilizing own vehicle or company provided vehicles

May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds

May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals

May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resume to:

Resumes-POSITIVEOPTIONS@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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