Behavior Intervention Specialist (Day Program)

Behavior Intervention Specialist (Day Program)
Company:

Ahrc-Suffolk-1


Place:

New York


Job Function:

Education

Details of the offer

AHRC Suffolk's mission is to provide dynamic, innovative and integrated services where children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover and define their own quality of life and are thriving to their fullest potential, joined by their families, circles of support and our person-centered organization.Visit us at https://www.ahrcsuffolk.org/ to learn more!ROLE SUMMARY:The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) is responsible for utilizing evidence based positive behavioral supports to enrich the lives of people by creating healthy and safe environments. Through teaching/modeling, BIS' will empower and train staff in creating meaningful opportunities to: enhance people's dignity, assist with decision making skills, teach prosocial replacement skills, and model/reinforce coping skills to reduce interfering behaviors.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments.Develops and implements Behavior Support Plans in conjunction with input from the Program Planning Team.Develops and implements Restrictive Behavior Support Plans under supervision of Licensed Psychologist.Assesses and maintains behavioral data.Completes and maintains paperwork in an efficient and timely manner.Maintains regular supervision with Assistant Directors of Behavioral Health Services.On a regular basis, meets with direct care staff to review behavioral health supports, including training and implementation of the plan and data collection.Acts as a mentor to supporting staff and provides ongoing observations, modeling and training in areas of behavioral health supports.Confers with supervisor to review cases and receive assignments.As required and with specific training, assists with crisis intervention.Attends Psychiatric appointments as needed.Participates at screening/intake meetings for program and residential vacancies.As required, presents Restrictive Behavior Support Plans with required consents to the Human Rights Committee for approval.Provides clinical support to other programs and sites as needed.Assists other Behavior Intervention Specialists as needed.Performs various Psychological Assessments.Reports and documents any events/activities that may hinder the health, safety and well-being of people (i.e., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, etc.).As required, performs interview/assessments to assist in the investigative process for incident management.Reports to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter if there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect. Additionally, must follow all agency incident policy and procedures.Adheres to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements.Maintains current knowledge in the field by obtaining ongoing professional development.Functions as a member of the Program Planning Team and as needed, attends annual, semi-annual and team meetings.Immediately contacts nursing in case of injury, seizure or changes in a person's medical condition.As required and with specialized training, drives agency vehicle and may use own vehicle on agency business.Maintains First Aid, CPR and SCIP- R certification in addition to other required agency trainings.JOB TYPE:Full-timeSHIFT: Monday through Friday (Day Shift)SALARY:$53,754.00 - $61,754 per yearThis position is benefit-eligible and has generous time off.LOCATIONS:Ronkonkoma and Shoreham


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Behavior Intervention Specialist (Day Program)
Company:

Ahrc-Suffolk-1


Place:

New York


Job Function:

Education

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