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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Regularly performs all clinical duties of OPWDD BIS 2 as indicated in Behavior Intervention Specialist – OPWDD BIS 2 job description including assessments, evaluations, development and implementation of person-centered interventions and behavior support plans, training of program staff, effective data collection and completion of documentation for assigned programs within a region.

• Serves as a resource across assigned region and/or the agency, providing leadership and clinical support to direct care staff, participating in various program and behavior-focused initiatives and committees and/or supporting additional programs across the region as requested/required.

• Effectively interprets behavior as communication and assesses learning capabilities to ensure successful interventions and learning techniques are implemented; actively seeks external resources and makes referrals for additional supports, as appropriate.

• Provides direct guidance and assistance to OPWDD Level 2 BIS staff across assigned region and/or agency, including assistance in conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and other assessments of behavior.

• Formally mentors new BIS staff during BIS school, connecting with and providing regular support as they develop their assessment and intervention skills and continues to provide on-the-job and other supports on an ongoing basis thereafter.

• Facilitates informal and formal trainings both on-site and/or in classroom or web instructor-led formats, including but not limited to SCIP-R, Ukeru, and other clinical trainings, across assigned region or agencywide; may participate in training curriculum development.

• May conduct research or complete specialized trainings in specific clinical areas (evidence-based approaches, specific diagnoses or illnesses, etc.) to support agency needs; may lead or make recommendations regarding initiatives to address new or changing behavior and clinical needs.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Master’s degree in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; or

• National Board certification in behavior analysis (Board Certified Behavior Analyst [BCBA]) and a master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology approved by OPWDD; or

• Current license and registration in Mental Health Counseling issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and

• At least three (3) years' experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans; and

• Successfully complete BIS School (or authorized equivalent training) through YAI within one (1) year of appointment (if not previously completed).

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and/or weekend hours and to regularly travel to multiple programs throughout assigned region(s), as required by regional needs; may be required to travel to other region(s) as requested.

• Must hold or obtain and maintain certification in Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) or SCIP-R Restrictive and CPR if required for assigned program(s) within six (6) months of hire; may be required to obtain additional certifications based on assigned programs.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage, build relationships and work collaboratively with others.

• Strong dedication to enhancing quality care, incorporating strategies and techniques and team-based care.

• Knowledge of hierarchy of restrictive/intrusive interventions.

• Strong understanding of and ability to train others on expected/therapeutic effects of psychotropic medications.

• Demonstrates high level of expertise and/or has specialized training or education in one or more of the following areas: evidenced based approaches, positive psychology, ABA, CBT, DBT or other related areas.

• Ability to adapt leadership style to address team and/or individual challenges occurring within caseloads including multiple service sites.

• Ability to communicate clinical matters appropriately to individuals at all levels (family, DSPs, managers, providers, etc.).

• Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks and appropriately document services and progress in accordance with requirements, including electronic health records.

• Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff.

Compensation:

• $60,000.00 Annually; based upon education and experience

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.