Behavioral Specialist
Behavioral Specialist
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We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to join our Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) program at HSVS. Under the direction of the TFFC Supervisor the Behavioral Specialist will provide comprehensive behavioral support and intervention services in alignment with program standards and treatment objectives serving clients across our Brooklyn and Queens program sites.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
- Observing and assessing clients behavior.
- Develop and implement treatment plans to address behavioral issues.
- Support clients throughout the treatment process.
- Communicate with clients teachers caregivers and families to implement treatment plans.
- Monitor and record treatment progress.
- Conduct assessments to determine clients improvements.
- Maintain clients records and treatment reports in Connections
- Collaborating with other healthcare specialists and support organizations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the role
***Please note that this role is a Hybrid Position***
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required.
- RBT or ABA certification required.
- Bilingual Preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with clients and individuals with special needs preferably within the age range of 2 to 21 years.
- Strong working knowledge of behavioral theory and applied behavior analysis.
- Understanding of the characteristics and behaviors associated with disorders.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to handle intense emotional situations.
- Ability to apply behavioral principles.
- Willingness to commute to Brooklyn and Queens as required.
- Ability to work a hybrid and flexible schedule.
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health dental vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more.
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
