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About the Role

Seeking motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Behavior Intervention Specialists for our Residential program. This role involves developing and maintaining goal plans to address individual behaviors under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist, as well as evaluating individuals and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each individual served based on the results of appropriate tests.
• Administer appropriate tests annually to determine consumer needs.
• Complete a full assessment as part of the annual plan of care.
• Conduct triennial testing on all individuals served according to New York State guidelines to establish I.Q. score.
• Participate in the development of written, detailed, specific, and individualized program plans designed to maximize resident development and skill acquisition.
• Ensure individualized plans of care are specific with measurable goals and objectives.
• Detail therapeutic steps and assign staff responsibilities within the plan.
• Set time frames for follow-up assessments of plan effectiveness for modification.
• Evaluate each program in behavioral measurable terms monthly and quarterly.
• Ensure goal plans meet state and federal guidelines/regulations.
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings at each residence.
• Participate in annual/interim meetings, special IDT meetings, and staff meetings.
• Provide hands-on training to direct support staff.
• Conduct on-site and agency in-service training to staff at the discretion of the residence manager.
• Review all treatment plans.
• Gain knowledge of and assist in implementation of all applicable ICF regulations.
• Maintain contact with all psychological therapeutic personnel involved with the individuals.
• Maintain contact with and provide behavioral information/feedback to the psychiatric services provider when applicable.
• Perform duties under the direct supervision of the Psychology Supervisor and the QIDP.

Requirements

• Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• M.A. degree in Applied Psychology, from an accredited training program (including internship) e.g., school, clinical, counseling, and educational.

Skills

• Behavior Intervention
• Psychological Testing
• Goal Plan Development
• Staff Training
• ICF Regulations Knowledge

Location

• Hauppauge, NY 11788

Work Type

• Part-time
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4-10 years related experience

Education Level

• Master's degree (M. A.) in Applied Psychology

Salary/Compensations

• $27.18 - $29.74 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (30 hours or more per week)
• Dental Insurance (20 hours or more per week)
• Free, Company Sponsored Base Life Insurance Program
• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for Advancement

About the Company

• UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
• We are proud of our more than 75 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families.
• We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Equal Opportunity

• UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer