Behavioral Specialist
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HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK
NY
Summary
The Behavioral Specialist is responsible for observing client behavior and developing individualized treatment plans to address behavioral issues. They collaborate with families, teachers, and healthcare specialists to implement these plans and monitor progress through detailed reporting.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: 66 Boerum Place, 66 Boerum Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY 11201Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelors Degree or EquivalentSalary Range: $24.52 - $25.48 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 75%Job Shift: DayWe are seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to join our team at HSVS. Under the direction of the SFFC Director, the Behavioral Specialist will provide comprehensive behavioral support and intervention services in alignment with program standards and treatment objectives, serving clients across our Brooklyn and Queens program sites.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
Observing and assessing client’s behavior.
Develop and implement treatment plans to address behavioral issues.
Support clients throughout the treatment process.
Communicate with clients’ teachers, caregivers, and families to implement treatment plans.
Monitor and record treatment progress.
Conduct assessments to determine clients’ improvements.
Maintain client's records and treatment reports in Connections
Collaborating with other healthcare specialists and support organizations.
Performs other related duties as assigned, within the scope of the role.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
RBT or ABA certification required.
Bilingual preferred.
Demonstrated experience working directly with clients and individuals with special needs, preferably within the age range of 2 to 21 years.
Strong working knowledge of behavioral theory and applied behavior analysis.
Understanding of the characteristics and behaviors associated with disorders.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to handle intense emotional situations.
Ability to apply behavioral principles.
Willingness to commute to Brooklyn and Queens as required.
Ability to work a hybrid and flexible schedule.
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Wellhub Discount
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook
HeartShare Human Services of New York | Homepage
HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heartshare nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services. Heartshare affiliates include The Heartshare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, Heartshare Wellness, which provides critical health services to those with developmental disabilities and case management to those with chronic conditions, and Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, Heartshare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 61 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families.
Heartshare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. Heartshare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information, visit http://www.heartshare.org/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @heartshare and like us on Facebook.
Founded
1914
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Human Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Heartshare nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services. Heartshare affiliates include The Heartshare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, Heartshare Wellness, which provides critical health services to those with developmental disabilities and case management to those with chronic conditions, and Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, Heartshare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 61 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families.
Heartshare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. Heartshare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information, visit http://www.heartshare.org/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @heartshare and like us on Facebook.
Founded
1914
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Human Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
