Job Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now seeking a Behavior Support Manager in Syracuse, NY The Behavior Support Manager uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist individuals with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. This role will have oversight of the Syracuse and Binghamton, NY regions.
Starting pay is $75,000/ per year
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee duties of behavioral support staff
- Perform one on one observation and interaction with individuals
- Complete functional behavioral assessments for identified individuals
- Create prevention plans and support plans as needed
- Train staff on implementation of plans
- Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group, including their family
and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals - Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes
involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development - Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field
- Minimum one year experience in the development and implementation of behavioral support
plans - BCBA or BCaBA certification strongly preferred
- First aid, CPR, OSHA, and medication certification course within first 90 days of employment,
and any required residential or state training - Valid driver’s license with good driving record
- Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports
- Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments
- Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
- Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
- Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
- Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background,
central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options?- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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