Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Job description

Description Our Behavioral Support Department located in Queensbury, NY has a full-time, 40-hour Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) or BIS In-Training position available. The schedule for this position is Monday—Friday, hours vary depending on the needs of the program . This is a salaried, exempt position with pay rate of $62,553.20 per year. The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will develop and implement behavior support plans (BSP) with a person-centered, strength-based approach in accordance with NYS OPWDD regulatory requirements and the agency’s mission. (The BIS In-Training assists with the development and implementation of BSPs.) The BIS/BIS In-Training will train staff regarding behavior support plans and monitor the effectiveness of the BSP through data analysis and observation. Some remote work is possible but BISs and BISs In-Training are expected to attend meetings and visit WWAARC programs on their caseload. Qualifications for a WWAARC Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS): 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 relate...