Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavior Intervention Specialist
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USD 22 - 26
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What does a Behavior Intervention Specialist do
As a member of the Clinical Services team at The Arc Lexington the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will teach inspire and guide people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live their best lives through the development of Positive Behavior Supports and supportive relationships. The BIS works closely with each person and their staff team to develop Support Plans offering training and guidance to meet peoples mental emotional and social health needs. The BIS provides functional analysis for behavioral challenges then creates and facilitates training and guidance to people and their teams so that they can be as independent as possible and meet their own life goals. We are committed to offering our BIS team members ongoing opportunities to learn grow professionally and enhance their individualized skill sets.
Qualifications:
- A Masters degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology social work school psychology applied psychology or a related human services field
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- A valid NYS drivers license that meets Agency standards is required.
- Use of own vehicle is required.
What can The Arc Lexington offer you
- Competitive starting wages
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid training
- A complete very lowcost benefits package
Why work at The Arc Lexington
The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work a place where employees feel valued nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:
- 2013 Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
- 2014 Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
- 2014 Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
- 2017 Best Company to Work For in New York State
- 2022 Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
We hope you will join us in making a difference!
Apply Today!
The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information predisposition or carrier status marital status military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (each a Protected Characteristic). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
