Behavior analyst community homes, syracuse or binghamton region-hybrid

Position Summary:

With team support, oversee development and implementation of behavior support plans for individuals with challenging behaviors. Hybrid position requiring on-site work three days per week. Some travel is required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the process for conducting functional behavior assessments (direct & indirect)
• Conducts regular and formal behavior observations across environments and adjusts interventions/plans accordingly. This includes the actual observation, staff interviews, and documentation of progress and observations in clinical notes.
• Develops and implements behavior support plans using current and ethical practices of behavior analysis.
• Requires good writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, work with others, manage paperwork, and use basic math skills to assess data.
• Develops behavioral goals for IEP/ Res Hab. / Day Hab. plan (as applicable) in collaboration with treatment team members.
• Creates data collection systems for plans and/or monitor, graph, and analyze data pertaining to behavior plans.
• Collaborates with staff pertaining to behavior problems and/or replacement behaviors.
• Provides direct care in the residential setting or Day Hab. as needed with the purpose of modeling behavior interventions for staff members.
• Responds to Crisis calls and/or assists with behavioral emergencies.
• Regularly attends and participates in team meetings.
• Provides supervision to BCBAs in training as assigned.
• Consults with other professionals and serves as a resource to staff members for information on issues pertaining to psychology (such as behavior analysis, diagnosis, test interpretation, treatments, teaching techniques, therapies, etc.) within their competency and expertise.
• Participates in psychiatric clinic/appointments as needed.
• Utilizes the Human Rights Committee for restrictive interventions as needed.
• Communicates with parents or guardians regarding the behavioral status of participants.
• Obtains appropriate approvals when needed.
• Adheres to ethical standards for behavior analysts, Springbrook policies/procedures, and all oversight agency regulations (OPWDD, NYSED).
• Fulfills any other requirements/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• BCBA or NY LBA and Master’s degree required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must maintain certification/licensure.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.
• Work on site three days per week.