Behavior Intervention Specialist - Brooklyn, United States - Heartshare Human Services Of New York

Heartshare Human Services Of New York

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

Conduct annual and semiannual IDT reviews of individuals to report on their behavioral needs and progress.
Develop and implement behavior support plans and intervention strategies for individuals and in accordance with OPWDD regulations and in accordance with the agency's vision of positive behavioral supports and teaching alternative appropriate behaviors, which foster maximal behavioral independence.
Train and monitor Direct Support Professionals in consistently implementing these behavior support plans and intervention strategies.
Prepare and conduct trainings/inservices for individual and facility related issues, behavior interventions, etc.
Conduct regular observations of activities in the residence and provide written report to Residence Manager.
Provide written reports to treating psychiatrists regarding behavioral progress.

Requirements:

Master's degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology.
Minimum of 1 years' experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral support plans and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.
Must meet OPWDD BIS's Qualifications.
Excellent communication, teaching and modeling skills.
Excellent verbal and written abilities.

Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status

You can expect:

Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)
Professional development opportunities
Team environment
Medical and dental benefits
Employerpaid life insurance
Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
403(B) retirement plans
Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
Employee assistance program

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support.

The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

heartwithus