Behavioral Intervention Specialist Level 1

Company: THE JEWISH BOARD
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.LOCATION
1358 56th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219, USMake a bigger difference


POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Behavior Specialist, Level 1, will design, implement and monitor the Behavior Management Programs, Instructional Goals and Valued Outcomes for all individuals using the Positive Approaches Paradigm. This individual must be familiar with OPWDD and DOH regulations as they apply to the intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Independent Residence Alternative (IRA) and Community Services, such as Day Habilitation. The Behavior Specialist, Level 1 will have an assigned caseload up to 35 individuals and will assist in coverage, as needed. Travel to units, IRAs, day programs and in the community is routine and required. Responsible for communication with and training the interdisciplinary team, outside providers, and family members. Responsible for timely and complete documentation.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Behavioral Assessment & Planning
--- Administer and interpret the clients' cognitive, social/motivational and adaptive living skills.
--- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify triggers, functions, and patterns of challenging behaviors.
--- Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) based on OPWDD regulations and best practices (e.g., ABA principles, PBS).
--- Collaborate with Interdisciplinary teams IDT (clinicians, DSPs, families, care managers) to ensure consistency in behavioral interventions.
--- Complete observations and trainings regarding behavior supports.

2. Intervention & Monitoring
--- Administer and interpret the clients' cognitive, social/motivational and adaptive living skills.
--- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify triggers, functions, and patterns of challenging behaviors.
--- Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) based on OPWDD regulations best practices (e.g., ABA principles, PBS).
--- Collaborate with Interdisciplinary teams IDT (clinicians, DSPs, families, care managers) to ensure consistency in behavioral interventions.
--- Complete observations and trainings regarding behavior supports.

3. Crisis Prevention & Management
--- Implement SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention - Revised) or other OPWDD-approved crisis intervention techniques when deemed clinically appropriate.
--- Assist in reducing restrictive interventions by promoting proactive, least-restrictive strategies.
--- Become a SCIP-R trainer and provide SCIP-R training.

4. Compliance & Documentation
--- Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, NYS Part 633/635, and agency policies.
--- Maintain accurate records, including behavioral incidents, informational progress notes, and Medicaid billing documentation (such as staff action plans and other if applicable).
--- Compile paperwork and participate in Human Rights, team meetings, and Psych apts.

5. Collaboration & Advocacy
--- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team process.
--- Attend Life plan and Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings and Life Plan reviews to advocate for behavioral needs.
--- Work with psychologists, psychiatrists, nursing and clinical teams to coordinate care.
--- Participate in all weekly, bi-weekly meetings with the teams.
--- Actively participate in OPWDD and DOH audits.

6. Other clinical duties as assigned.


EDUCATIONAL/TRAININGS REQUIRED:

--- A master's degree from a program in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social worker, school psychology, or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; OR
--- A national board as a Behavior Analyst (LBA); OR
--- A NYS licenses as a Behavior Analyst (LBA); OR
--- A master's degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD; OR
--- A NYS license in mental health counseling.

EXPERIENCE (Level 1BIS, 633.16(b)(32):
--- At least three years of experience:
1. working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans; AND/OR
2. providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans; OR
3. have been employed as a Level 2 BIS, at the master's degree level, for the three years

CORE COMPETENCIES:

--- Familiarity with NYS OPWDD policies, HCBS Waiver services, and incident reporting.
--- Strong date collection and analysis skills.
--- Knowledge of ABA, PBS, and trauma-informed care.
--- Ability to train and mentor staff in behavioral techniques.
--- Effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
--- Excellent date analysis and presentation skills and proficiency with relevant software
--- Ability to use trackers.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

--- Strong computer skills are required. The ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. The knowledge or ability to learn software programs including use of data and trends to inform clinical practice.

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

--- The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

--- Settings: OPWDD ICF, group homes and day habilitation programs.
--- The position requires the ability to travel from site to site to make program visits. There is walking in the residential programs up and down stairs and at times the ability to lift a social service chart/field.
--- Travel: May require travel throughout Brooklyn.
--- BIS must work in person 5 days a week.
--- Typical schedule is active business hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, however there is ability for flex schedule based on the needs of the program and the caseload with one early start day and one late day to accommodate breakfast and dinner observations.

Additional Notes:
--- On occasion this role may require on-call availability for behavioral emergencies.
--- Must pass NYS OPWDD background checks and Justice Center clearances.


If you join us, you'll have these great benefits:

--- Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days
--- Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
--- Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
--- Free continuing education opportunities
--- 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
--- Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
--- 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
--- Life and disability insurance

Who we are:

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.

More on Equal Opportunity:


We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.Our Values.Our values help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.Treat every person
with dignityWe act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.Strive to
be outstandingWe are exceptional professionals in all that we do.Embrace each
other's differencesWe create a fair and inclusive environment for all.Engage individuals and families
as our partnersWe heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
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