The Behavior Intervention Spec (BIS)

Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS) Description: East End Disability Associates Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). EEDA is hiring full-time Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). EEDAs BIS is responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of all behavior support services for the people they support, under supervision of Licensed Psychologist or LCSW. This includes but is not limited to the following: psychological evaluations, functional assessment, behavior support programs and strategies, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case reviews and other interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, training, and consultation with other team members. The BIS will work in collaboration with each person supported and their circle of support to ensure the highest quality of clinical services in a manner that is consistent and aligned with agency mission and vision. Shifts: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends are included based on program needs. Hourly Rate: $26.44-$28/hr. based on education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Review and analyze baseline data on target maladaptive behavior to establish current frequency, duration, and existing contingencies. Analyze potential existing functions of maladaptive behavior (including any current, unplanned, and planned contingencies) utilizing baseline procedures and formulating a written Functional Behavioral Assessment. Recognize and operationally define individuals maladaptive behavior and possible alternate adaptive behavior based on direct observations of behavior, review of records, and verbal/written input from the Person receiving services, and team members, including direct support staff. Develop, implement, and assist in the training of team members in the implementation of formal Behavior Modification Programs (e.g., Behavior Support Plan, Behavior Support Staff Action, Behavior Support System Management Plan, Behavior Support Desensitization Plan, etc.). Monitor individuals progress on, and team members' implementation of behavior support plans by providing staff observation and feedback; make timely revisions of plans as indicated to ensure that the individuals are progressing. Instruct staff in specific, proactive, active, reactive, and data collection procedures that emphasize proactive interventions to encourage the development of adaptive skills that will serve the same function as the target maladaptive behavior. Provide regular and as needed consultation regarding issues such as crisis intervention, behavior modification programs, diagnostics, and teaching/training programs for the individuals. Assist in remote/virtual programing to enhance the lives of those we support. Transport the people supported when needed. This includes driving agency vehicles. An EOE m/f/d/v Requirements: Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree in psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services field or New York State license in Mental Health Counseling and have obtained OPWDD-approved specialist training or National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) and a Masters degree in a related field. Knowledge of behavior modification and support planning is preferred. Diagnostics and counseling experience strongly desired. Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Must have a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Must be available for on-call responsibilities 24 hours, 7 days a week. Valid New York License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.