SCO Family of Services·Village of Sea Cliff, New York
Develop and monitor behavior modification programs using ABA principles while providing therapeutic consultation and training to childcare staff. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and maintain accurate case records in accordance with agency policies.
Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of ACS policy
Provide ongoing training to support childcare workers with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
Mentor and encourage childcare workers using the framework of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, a behavior management training provided to staff at all levels
Participate in all program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment plan goals, behavioral strategies and objectives, review assessments and behavioral observations
Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress
Provide therapeutic consultation to children in care
Collaborate with educational psychology team at the on-campus school to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings
Keep psychiatric providers updated with behavioral progress to ensure effective psychopharmacological therapy and in turn an optimal care plan
Provide support to childcare workers in emergency circumstances and as needed
Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, as well as SCO, ACS and OCFS policy and procedure
Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services
Work Location: In person
Requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology and at least one year of experience working with the intellectually disabled population. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Market context
In New York, Behavioral Intervention Specialist roles are often tied to schools, clinics, and community programs serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, so demand can be steady where those services are funded. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, direct experience with the intellectually disabled population, and strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. Before applying, compare the summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to confirm fit and note that this platform AI-summarizes job details from the source description, saving research time.
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