Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Level 1

BROOKLYN, NYPosted 24 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

• Job overview

  The Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Level 1, designs and implements behavior management programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving client outcomes.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves conducting behavioral assessments, developing and monitoring behavior support plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, implementing crisis prevention techniques, maintaining documentation, and advocating for clients in various meetings.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers generous vacation, paid holidays, sick days, affordable medical/dental/vision plans, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, continuing education, 403(b) retirement and pension plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, and life and disability insurance.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a master's degree or relevant certification/licensure in behavior analysis or related fields, with at least three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavior support plan implementation; strong computer skills and knowledge of ABA, PBS, and trauma-informed care are required.

• Career development

  The job provides opportunities for continuing education and professional growth through free training and tuition assistance.

• Work environment and culture

  The Jewish Board values diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving a broad community with a commitment to equal opportunity and support for employees with disabilities.

• Company information

  The Jewish Board delivers mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers annually, serving diverse populations from infants to adults with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care.

• Team overview

  The specialist will work within interdisciplinary teams including clinicians, DSPs, families, and care managers to ensure consistent behavioral interventions.

• Job location and travel

  Work is based in various OPWDD settings across Brooklyn, requiring travel to residential and day programs with a typical Monday-Friday schedule and some flexibility.

• Unique job features

  The role includes unique responsibilities such as SCIP-R crisis intervention training, working across multiple community settings, and involvement in audits and human rights meetings.

Company overview

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (The Jewish Board) is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health and social services to individuals and families in New York City. They offer a wide range of programs, including counseling, residential treatment, and community-based services, aimed at supporting mental health, overcoming trauma, and enhancing well-being. Established in 1874, the organization has a long history of adapting to the evolving needs of the community, making money through a combination of government funding, private donations, and service fees. Their mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing comprehensive and culturally sensitive care.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your expertise in behavioral assessment, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and the development of Individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) in compliance with OPWDD regulations and ABA principles.

• Emphasize your experience working with interdisciplinary teams, training staff in behavioral techniques, and your proficiency in data collection, analysis, and documentation relevant to behavioral interventions.

• Apply through multiple channels including the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with current Behavioral Intervention Specialists or team members in the clinical or behavioral services division at Jewish Board on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent work with OPWDD compliance or expressing interest in how they implement SCIP-R training.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Behavioral Assessment,' 'Functional Behavior Assessment,' 'Positive Behavior Support,' 'OPWDD compliance,' 'SCIP-R,' and 'interdisciplinary collaboration' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.

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