SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Behavior Intervention Specialist 2 is responsible for the assessment, development, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of person centered behavior support services. The behavior specialist is responsible for providing behavior supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance or mental health diagnosis. Level 2 BIS may develop behavioral support plans or services that do not include restrictive/intrusive interventions under the supervision of Level 1 BIS. Behavior support plans or services which include restrictive/intrusive interventions may be developed by a Level 2 BIS under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to Behavior Services Coordinator. Receives clinical supervision from licensed psychologist. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
1. Foster a team culture of belonging by promoting inclusiveness and ensuring everyone feels heard and respected in every project.
2. Uphold integrity by maintaining transparency in decision-making, delivering on commitments, and holding yourself and others accountable.
3. As part of our commitment to growth, we encourage employees to actively pursue opportunities for personal and professional development. Employees are expected to take ownership of their learning journey, embrace new challenges, and continuously improve their skills and performance.
4. Obtain and review historical, medical and/or clinical information for behavioral and mental health information.
5. Develops and implements behavior support plans, assessments including but not limited to functional behavior assessments, standardized assessment tools and techniques and
strengths/needs assessments ensuring all plans are reviewed and approved by the Director of Behavior Services in accordance with Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) regulations. 10%
6. Development of the intervention plan needed to support the behavioral or psychiatric need identified through the assessment process with review by the Director of Behavior Services. 10%
7. Determines the effectiveness of the intervention plan through data collection, observation and incident reports. 10%
8. Provide consultation and behavior supports to families in the family home as assigned. 5%
9. Provide training for staff and management with the responsibility to implement or monitor the intervention plan. 10%
10. Presents information to agency/regional committees which may include intervention plans, medication information and risk plans. 5%
11. Monitors symptoms of co-occurring psychiatric conditions, medication needs and the effectiveness of the medications in conjunction with medical personnel. 5%
12. Maintains contemporaneous and accurate records as required by OPWDD and/or agency procedures.5%
13. Responsible for displaying sound, ethical judgement, supportive decision making and person-centered service delivery.5%
14. Develop, update and maintain risk management plans for individuals with forensic needs.5%
15. Create, maintain and collect data utilizing the agency’s electronic health record system. 5%
16. Provides crisis prevention and crisis management, as needed.5%
17. Recognizes and reports any safety concerns, including the need for additional resources to ensure safety. 5%
18. Responsible for ensuring that all confidential and potentially sensitive information is processed, retained and utilized according to procedures in a strict and confidential manner. 5%
19. Participates in quality improvement activities for behavior services, as well as overall agency systems and processes. 5%
20. Attends and participates in agency or regional meetings as scheduled and/or assigned. 5%
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications: (Requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity)
Must qualify as a Level 2 BIS under OPWDD regulations:
Must have a BCBA or an LBA and a Master’s degree in:
(1) behavior analysis; or
(2) a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD];
OR
(b) (1) have either:
(i) a Master’s degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology,
applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related human services field;
OR
(ii) a New York State license in mental health counseling; and
(2) have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; OR
(c) (1) have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field; AND
(2) have provided behavioral services for an agency in the OPWDD system as of, and continuously since, December 31, 2012; AND
either:
(i) is actively working toward a Master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or
special education; OR
(ii) completes at least one graduate-level course in an applied health service area of applied
psychology, social work, or special education each year.
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Skills and Competencies:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
5. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
9. Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
10. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
11. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
12. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products, Internet, email and HRIS system.
13. Reasoning ability to interpret agency policies.
14. Ability to resolve situations with unemotional discourse and firm decision-making.
15. Provide effective, two-way communication with people, both orally and in writing, with the ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts and to understand communication from others in verbal and written format.
16. Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents/instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and to write routine reports and correspondence.
17. Ability to effectively present information informally in one-on-one or small group situations, as well as formal presentations to large groups.
18. Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints from individuals, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
19. Able to perform basic math functions (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and percentages).
20. Able to read and interpret documents such as psychological reports, psychiatric reports, medical reports, diagnostic tests and procedure manuals.
21. Ability to define areas for improvement, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
22. Ability to read data and draw conclusions from it to determine approach or treatment.
23. Ability to use Microsoft products for the creation or completion of forms and reports.
24. Ability to utilize the agency Electronic Health record system.
25. Ability to use google drive and Microsoft outlook
26. Basic understanding of saving, storing and retrieving files.
Working conditions:
- Must be able to maintain regular work schedule of 35 hours per week as well as perform essential duties as described on attached form.
Travel required:
- Travel between sites, to meetings, etc., during the workday may be required.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
Training expectations:
The following training is required:
SCIP-R or PROMOTE (based on current Agency requirement). CPR/First Aid
Training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development.
You are required to maintain your certifications and annual training, as applicable to your role.
sasi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preferred
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Masters or better in Behavioral Neuroscience
Preferred
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Effective written and verbal communication
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Composure/Ability to handle stress
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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Empathy/Compassion
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organization
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Problem solving
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