Behavior Intervention Specialist

The Arc Wayne announces an opening for a Full-time Behavioral Intervention Specialist. About us... At The Arc Wayne we have been supporting people with and without developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families in and around Wayne County for the last 55 years since we became an Agency in 1964. Becoming a member of our team offers many rewards, including the ability of developing meaningful relationships, using your hard-learned skill sets to teach while participating in a multi-faceted team environment. We at The Arc Wayne are striving to be the leading provider of innovative, quality supports and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. We promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development. About the position... At The Arc Wayne, our Behavior Intervention Specialists play a critical role in creating a culture of success, safety and integration to individuals supported. Utilizing behavioral assessments, behavior support plans and behavioral guidelines, as well as working with the individual's treatment team and Psychologist, the Behavior Intervention Specialist provides written recommendations to our Program Coordinators and Residence Managers as well as providing consultation, training and participation in team meetings. The Arc Wayne has a long history of providing supports to individuals and families in the Wayne County area since 1964. Of preference, the Behavioral Intervention Specialist must have a NYS License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or a Master's Degree in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology, social work, or school psychology or a NYS license in Mental Health Counseling. Training in assessment techniques and behavioral program development required. Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid NYS driver's license which meets agency driver standards. This is a Full Time position, Monday through Friday (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) with flexibility to meet program needs, base Location in Newark, New York.