Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onP.S. 133 William A. Butler, 610, Baltic Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
About the Organization
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.
About the Role
As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Level 1, you will be the driving force behind the Positive Approaches Paradigm for individuals with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will design, implement, and monitor Behavior Management Programs, Instructional Goals, and Valued Outcomes across our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Independent Residence Alternatives (IRA), and Community Services such as Day Habilitation. You will manage a caseload of up to 35 individuals, ensuring that every client receives consistent, evidence-based care that aligns with OPWDD and DOH regulations.
Your day will be a dynamic blend of clinical expertise and community engagement. You will travel routinely to units, IRAs, day programs, and the community to interact with residential individuals daily. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to training and mentoring the interdisciplinary team—including Direct Support Professionals, families, and outside providers—on behavior support strategies. You will collaborate closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, and nursing teams to coordinate care, ensuring that behavioral interventions are proactive, least-restrictive, and tailored to each individual's needs.
The Hiring Process
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to pass NYS OPWDD background checks and Justice Center clearance. Please note that this role requires on-call availability for behavioral emergencies and a commitment to working in person five days a week.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Jewish Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status. We actively seek to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
P.S. 133 William A. Butler, 610, Baltic Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Powerpoint, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, Aba, PBS, Scip-R, Lba, NYS License, Data Collection, Data Analysis.
Education: Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, or related field; Master's degree in behavior analysis or related field.
Frequently asked questions about Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1) at Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
What does a Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1) at Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services do?expand_more
In this Behavior Intervention Specialist (Level 1) at Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services role, you will design and implement behavior management programs and instructional goals using the positive approaches paradigm; conduct functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and patterns of challenging behaviors; develop individualized behavior support plans based on opwdd regulations and aba principles; and ensure compliance with opwdd regulations, nys part 633/635, and agency policies.
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Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or behavior analysis; National board certification in behavior analysis (BACB); NYS license as a Behavior Analysis (LBA); NYS license in mental health counseling; At least three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities; and Must pass NYS OPWDD background checks and Justice Center clearance.