Behavior Intervention Specialist

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀 

Join us in our mission as a Behavior Intervention Specialist at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. 

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Behavior Intervention Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: 

• Providing behavioral services which include assessment, evaluation, consultation, intervention, development of behavioral management plans, service plans and goals and treatment services, as required by regulation and/or the needs of the individual being served.
• Providing education and training in areas pertinent to behavioral, psychological and associated services.
• Developing and implementing a treatment plan based on the findings of the evaluations and recommendations of the care manager, advocate and the individual served. (i.e. design of an appropriate behavioral plan).

Behavior Intervention Specialist Minimum Salary: $25.65/hour

Behavior Intervention Specialist Maximum Salary: $25.65/hour

Behavior Intervention Specialist Schedule:  Full-time *flexibility with hours required* 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD or Clinical or treatment field of Psychology, Social Work, School Psychology, Applied Psychology as it relates to human development and clinical intervention, or a related Human services field, or
• National board certification in behavioral analysis (BCBA) or NYS License in Mental Health Counseling and have or will obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in functional assessment techniques and behavior support plan development.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavior support plans; and/or providing supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans. 

• Valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: 

• For benefit-eligible positions: 

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 

• Retirement planning options 
• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) 

• A diverse and inclusive work environment 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) 
• Exciting referral bonuses 
• Ongoing training and development 
• Recognition and Awards 
• Career Growth 
• A collaborative team culture 

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)