BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST MA

Salary Range: $65,000 USD to $75,000 USD

Salary: $65,000 USD per year

Description

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST MAFull time, salary range: $65,000 - $75,000/year

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: As a Behavior Intervention Specialist MA, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with our employees and with the people Brightway supports, assisting with their behavior support plans, monitoring data collection, providing support to employees, and advocating for the people that Brightway supports. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

What You'll Do:

• Complete screening, initial and annual assessments ensuring paperwork is completed and filed appropriately in each individual’s record

• Conducting functional assessments for the purpose of behavior support planning, design and monitoring (involving observation, interview with staff)

• Author behavior support plans based on positive behavior support

• Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of behavior support plan and identify need for referral to Human Rights Committee where applicable

• Observe staff working with individuals to ensure BSP is being followed

• Provide feedback and modeling for staff on implementation of behavior support strategies

• Update monthly statement of objectives (i.e., behavioral goals) by the end of the first week of the following month

• Complete annual assessment, quarterly/semi annual reviews and monthly summaries accurately and in a timely manner

• Coordinate with Speech Language Pathologist the development and implementation of functional communication programs

• Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of communication programs

• Ensure consistency between existing communication plan and needs identified in behavior support plan

• Ensure that parent/guardian consent for behavior support plans is obtained annually or following significant change to plan

• Ensure that Human Rights Committee approvals are in place prior to psychotropic medication being begun or increased

• Coordination of review and monitoring usage of SCIP-R

• Attending psychiatry and speech/communication appointments

• Provide in-service training for staff behavior plans, general behavior support methods, individual needs and diagnosis, general orientation classes, etc.

• Attending and participating in staff meetings, IDTs, annual meetings

• Attending Human Rights Committee when needed

• Advocating for medication reductions when appropriate

• Attending departmental meetings with supervisor and peers

• Arranging all formal testing as required

• Demonstrating knowledge of procedures for handling emergencies

• Demonstrating familiarity with state and federal regulations in the psychology, communication, and life safety areas of support.

• Demonstrating knowledge of Brightway’s policies on the treatment of problem behavior

• Determines appropriately when to inform/ask supervisor for assistance

• Advances own knowledge of field (reading, attending continuing education opportunities)

• Independently works the hours and times necessary to meet the needs caseload

• Respond to off hour needs of individuals ad programs as necessary (on-call)

• Works and communicates effectively with peers, team, and staff

• Serves as a role model of professional behavior in such areas as dress, interpersonal relations and job performance.

What You Need for the Role:

• Master's degree in psychology or Spec Ed Graduate Program

• At least 1 year experience providing behavioral support in DD/ID field preferred

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.

• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.

• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.

• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway.

• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient

• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic

• A good communicator and team player

• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here (https://ddiny.vidizmo.com/play/video/f97dc98f-46bb-4b0f-800a-fd58b4bfb4b3/Brightway65thAnniversaryVideo?Token=NZSJYNX6E5RGAGDGQECBNVTIMI) to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.

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