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About the Role
UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are seeking an experienced Behavior Intervention Specialist to develop and maintain goal plans focused on addressing behaviors of individuals served, under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist. This role involves evaluating individuals, conducting testing, and training staff members.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate each individual served based on appropriate tests.
- Administer appropriate tests annually to determine consumer needs.
- Complete and review 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 IQ scores.
- Participate in the development of written, detailed, specific, and individualized program plans designed to maximize resident skill acquisition in areas like self-direction, emotional stability, and effective use of time.
- 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 measurable behavioral terms at least 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 the implementation of all applicable IRA/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.
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.
Location
- INDIAN HEAD - Commack, NY
Experience Level
- 4-10 years related experience
Education Level
- Master's degree (M. A.) in Applied Psychology
Salary/Compensations
- $54060.00 - $59060.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Optional 403b retirement plans
- Generous paid time off including four (4) weeks vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other voluntary benefits
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 to celebrate our 75+ years of 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.