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About the Role
The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing support, training, and oversight to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Utilizing their Master's Degree in a clinical background, their role is to implement psychological support, conduct necessary assessments, implement behavioral support plans, and provide psycho-education to staff.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with staff from assigned or allocated On Your Mark programs towards the development of intervention strategies for behavioral modification and support.
- Assesses behavioral issues of individuals through clinical sessions, observation, appropriate testing, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Completes a Functional Behavioral Assessment and devises individualized behavioral support plans.
- Maintains knowledge of standard psychometric assessment instruments.
- Conducts staff development programs.
- Conducts and attends monthly staff meetings.
- Trains Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other appropriate staff on implementation of behavioral interventions and psychiatric diagnoses.
- Monitors implementation of behavior support plans and data collection.
- Completes clinical notes, summaries, and behavioral objectives.
- Furnishes data and provides documentation for psychiatric consults.
- Attends, participates, and facilitates administrative meetings with the team to address behavioral/psychiatric concerns.
- Conducts interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and maintains appropriate documentation.
- Maintains basic knowledge of OPWDD regulations regarding behavioral interventions.
- Responds to crisis situations to assist in implementing interventions until behavior is mitigated.
- Provides open and professional communication with individuals, parents, families, and colleagues.
- Completes OPWDD regulation Human Rights Packet when needed.
- Maintains necessary and assigned certifications including SCIP.
- Assumes additional responsibilities when assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology.
- Knowledge of Autism, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and individual differences.
- Knowledge of clinical best practices in behavioral sciences.
- Self-directed and motivated to function independently, completing tasks in a timely manner yet remaining flexible to participant’s needs.
- Experience in providing behavioral services to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Willing and able to work flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Valid driver’s license.
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Psychological Support
- Assessment
- Behavioral Support Plans
- Psycho-education
- Clinical Sessions
- Observation
- Testing
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Functional Behavioral Assessment
- Psychometric Assessment Instruments
- Staff Development
- Data Collection
- Clinical Notes
- Human Rights Packet
- SCIP Certification
Location
- Staten Island, NY 10301
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Experience in providing behavioral services to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Education Level
- Graduate Degree
- Master’s Degree in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology
Salary/Compensations
- $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year
Benefits
- Health Benefits including optional Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
- Partial Medical deductible reimbursement
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor match
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- The mission of On Your Mark is to provide innovative and comprehensive community-based service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across their lifespan.
- We are committed to helping each individual experience the highest quality of life possible by providing person-centered programs that promote community and social inclusion, health and fitness, daily activity participation, independence, self-empowerment, and productivity.