Manager of Behavior Supports
hace 13 días
Syracuse
Job DescriptionDescription: POSITION SUMMARY The Manager of Behavior Supports will take a lead role in the development, implementation, data-collection, and training of behavior plans for people with varying abilities served within Kelberman’s certified Residential program. Requirements: Essential Skills and Abilities Functional knowledge of basic computer applications (i.e. spreadsheets, word-processing, e-mail) Ability to: • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, • Willingness to obtain SCIP-R certification provided by the agency, • Understand and implement behavior plans, • Provide instruction and demonstration to staff, • Effectively manage various degrees of physical and verbal behaviors, • Accurately and objectively interpret conditions, behaviors and events, • Provide practical and creative solutions to behavior issues, • Provide constructive feedback to staff and recommendations to Residential program managers, Assistant Directors, and Director, • Travel to community and other sites to assist in behavior management, • Full-time position with flexible work hours required by program QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Required Formal Education, Training & Background Experience Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services or related field and is working toward a Master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education 1 to 2-years working with people with special needs (i.e. developmental disabilities, TBI, or mental health concerns.) Note: Less experience may be acceptable if Bachelor’s degree is in psychology with an emphasis on behavior management techniques. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Preferred Formal Education, Training & Background Experience Master Degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; or National board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and/or licensure in NY State as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) and a Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology; or A license in mental health counseling and 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities