Job description
Eden II currently has opportunities for Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS) to work within its Residential Program in Staten Island. The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) conducts functional assessments and develops behavior intervention plans to treat problem behavior for our autistic adult participants. Responsibilities also include conducting/overseeing staff training, collecting and analyzing behavior data, maintaining clinical paperwork as regulated by state, assisting in development of skill acquisition goals and reporting case progress to supervisors.
Responsibilities Include:
- Development of behavior intervention plans for adult participants
- Assessment of problem behavior for individuals on assigned caseload
- Ensure that behavior intervention plans and related teaching procedures are aligned with best practice and empirically supported treatments
- Provision of staff training as related to behavior plan implementation. This will include staff training across program sites as needed
- Presenting assigned cases to the behavior management and human rights committees as needed
- Provide clinical support to the QIDP's across assigned programs
- Maintain knowledge in the field through review of empirical literature and attendance at professional conferences
- Coordinate oversight (with nurse /AMAP staff) of pharmacological interventions for participants on the assigned caseload
- Encourage and enforce active and functional engagement of participants across programs
- Ensure that teaching and direct care staff are adhering to current behavior management policies and procedures
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in an applied field of psychology (related fields may be considered).
- BCBA preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of experience developing and overseeing behavior intervention plans for individuals with disabilities and significant problem behavior.
- Knowledge of ABA with documented training in assessment techniques and behavior intervention planning.
Eden II Programs is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Staten Island, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Developmental disabilities: 5 years (Required)
- Behavioral intervention: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person