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About the Role

The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will assess and monitor specific challenging behaviors that disrupt, exclude, or otherwise negatively impact the person or group. Provide direct behavior analysis and services for people supported in the residential setting. The BIS will work with people supported through counseling to foster self-determination and to increase replacement skills; thus, empowering them to successfully problem solve and meet challenges by learning to mobilizing their own resources.

Responsibilities

Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments, as required
Develops Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and reviews semi-annually and updates annually or more frequently, if needed
Coordinates with the IDT team to organize informed consent and changes in the behavior plan regarding restrictions and fading plans to eliminate restrictions
Responsible for coordinating the necessary paperwork for the Informed Consent Committee and then obtaining HRC approval
Reviews and analyzes data to makes changes in Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
Attends staff meetings monthly, clinical meetings monthly, life plan meeting bi-annually, department meetings monthly and other meetings, as needed
Tracks psychiatry appointments, writes the psychiatry referral and consults with the psychiatrist on a monthly basis or as needed
Attends discharge meetings following a psychiatric hospitalization
Provides staff training on the BSP and specific trainings due to incidents
Completes reports and in-service trainings, as needed
Conducts on site intakes for perspective residents
Trains RBT on specific BSPs so they can provide additional training on to staff
Participation on the following committees: IRC, HRC, ICC, CSET, and Intake
Conducts CSET assessments, travel training assessment and other assessments, as needed
Generates referrals to CSIDD
Provides support to families by attending meetings or through correspondence
Presents at national and international conferences
Ensures behavioral data is being collected and documented on the agency’s electronic health platforms, i.e. PrecisionCare and Power BI
Provides counseling services to people living in the community and at programs operated by S:US under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker
Responsible for treatment plan development, documented progress session updates, and psychosocial assessments, as required

Requirements

A Master’s degree from a program in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology or a related human service field
LMSW/LCSW licensure
Eligibility for Exemption under the NYS Education Law Grandparenting Provisions
2 years' experience working with people with IDD and behavioral health needs

Skills

Independent and organized work skills
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to work cooperatively as a clinical team member
Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies
Interprets relevant information to resolve problems
Effectively balances considerations and alternatives to make sound decisions
Responds to people supported needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
Ability to provide counseling services to people supported
Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
Supports the mission and values of S:US and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values
Ability to work effectively/ positively with persons supported, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds

Location

In Person

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2 years' experience working with people with IDD and behavioral health needs

Education Level

Master’s degree
LMSW/LCSW licensure

Salary/Compensations

$36.00/hour
$48.86/hour

Benefits

Health and wellness resources
Generous PTO
Professional development

About the Company

As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed provides the resources you need to build on your experience amidst our culture of team support.
Ongoing training and attention to your development help to ensure your success.
Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities.
Our commitment to continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees.
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws.
S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals.
To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.