Behavior Intervention Specialist

Company Description

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row. Join our team and discover your passion.

Job Description

Social Services Agency seeks Behavior Intervention Specialist to complete functional assessment & develop individualized behavior support plans & staff intervention plans per required format.

Full Time position with an annual salary of between $53.5k - $55k.

Responsibilities:

Implement & monitor behavioral data tracking systems.

Complete behavior health plans & documents.

Provide staff training on treatment plans & other related behavioral health topics. 

Complete assessment & psychological evaluations.

Engage in individual &/or group treatment. 

Coordinate psychological care & behavioral programs with families, medical providers, residential

setting/relevant stakeholders for individual service provision.

Provide crisis intervention & instruct staff on techniques to handle challenging behaviors. 

Attend interdisciplinary meetings & provide input particularly on individuals with identified/emerging behavioral challenges. 

Maintain service records to ensure quality intervention & regulatory compliance.  Performs tasks in compliance with service

provision regulations.

Send Resume to Guendalina Almici - Internship Manager – AHRC, NYC 83 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038 or via email to recruitment@ahrc.org.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or Human Services field.

Will accept a single degree or any combination of degrees, diplomas or professional credentials determined by an accredited credential evaluation service to be equivalent to a US Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or Human Services field.  

Additional Information

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.