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Richmond Community Services Behavior Specialist - FT in Mount Kisco, New York
Richmond Community Services - a leading nonprofit provider of support services for Westchester County's differently-abled individuals, is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) for our Westchester group home locations.
The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will develop and implement behavior support plans for adults with developmental disabilities. The BIS will be responsible to train Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) on the implementation of the interventions outlined in the behavior support plans, as well as monitor and revise plans in response to data analysis, direct observation, and feedback from program staff.
The Behavioral Intervention Specialist demonstrates knowledge of Richmond’s quality mission, vision, and values. In addition, this position actively participates in quality improvement projects (i.e. communicating issues, offering suggestions) to ensure ongoing excellence of Richmond residents, staff, and programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to effectively analyze, synthesize, interpret, communicate and present data from a variety of sources in an appropriate, understandable language to both lay persons and professionals, both verbally and in writing.
State findings with confidence, express opinions and recommendations clearly, concisely, effectively to a variety of persons under varying conditions.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish rapport with others as a requisite for healthy and therapeutic relationships.
Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner.
Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation and relationships with others.
Effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs and the aims and policies of the Agency and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate.
Ability to remain calm and supportive in psychological emergencies and/or crises when provided with appropriate supervision and direction.
An enhanced level of self-awareness as to how he or she relates to others and an ability to effectively modulate this personal style as conditions warrant.
Effectively weigh and evaluate personal and individual’s needs to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate.
Ability to remain calm and supportive in psychological emergencies and/or crises and provide appropriate supervision and direction.
The ability to work some late afternoon, early evening, and weekend hours.
Ability to travel to meetings. Ability to travel to and access multiple locations throughout the Westchester area.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Masters in the field of Psychology (or related field). Board Certification in Behavioral Analysis at the Masters level is preferred.
Post Masters experience in behavioral or clinical field; experience with persons with developmental disabilities highly preferred
Valid NYS license with vehicle to transport self to cover assigned projects and tasks
Compensation: $27.47-$30.94, commensurate with experience.
RCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO/Paid Training, Referral Bonuses, Retirement Contributions, and Paid Holidays.
Richmond Community Services mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Richmond Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer.
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