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Full Time Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist
Company | Yai |
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Location | Deer Park, NY, USA |
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Salary | $22.37 – $22.37 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Must have previously worked as a DSP
- Completed all required trainings
- Demonstrated all the knowledge, skills and accountabilities of a Direct Service Professional Level three
- BA/BS Degree in Psychology or Human Services strongly preferred or enrolled in a 4-year degree in Psychology or Human Services field
- Experience working within the field of ID/DD preferred
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
- Willing to take initiative
- Highly flexible to varied work schedule
- Experience in computer skills and ability to teach others
- College level writing ability
- Must demonstrate assertiveness/leadership skills
- Must demonstrate clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- To provide direct care services as needed, including direct counseling, implementation of treatment plans, training in ADL skills, and assistance with personal care and other needs.
- To train staff using the EMOE training system, ensuring proper implementation of clinical interventions and providing feedback.
- Role Model use of person-centered philosophy and tools.
- To develop written, individualized habilitative plans according to individual needs.
- To conduct behavioral and habilitative assessments under the supervision of the BIS.
- To design effective data collection systems and monitor data collection.
- To oversee/maintain the completion of all required paperwork, including monthlies and Person-Centered materials.
- To provide the appropriate level of supervision to ensure individual health and safety.
- Train new staff on Level 1 competencies.
- Resource to staff by providing clinical support in absence of the BIS/Supervisor.
- Lead trainer of weekend staff on clinical interventions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within the field of ID/DD preferred