Behavior Analyst - IDD

WE ARE OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYST POSITIONS! 

Job Summary

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Behavior Analyst targets improvement of socially-significant client behaviors across a variety of domains through the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Behavior Analyst collaborates to improve service delivery and build capacity in caregivers. This position may act as a mentor to direct care staff. The Behavior Analyst is responsible for the development and delivery of staff training. 

Essential Job Functions

• Perform and interpret the results of functional behavior assessments for youth.
• Develop and implement interventions that target the reduction of challenging behaviors and increase of adaptive behaviors. 
• Create and implement individual behavior plans for youth as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collect, analyze, and present data on target behaviors as part of treatment planning process to inform data-based decision making.
• Generalize necessary skills for home or other environments in collaboration with families and other stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of various behavior management interventions or in-home behavior management systems 
• Collaborate in the ongoing development and maintenance of systems to support the practice of applied behavior analysis (e.g., data collection systems).
• Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation for regulatory compliance and in alignment with agency protocols in a timely manner.
• Develop and deliver staff training.
• May act as a mentor to direct care staff.
• Lead projects for various programs designed to elevate the practice of behavior analysis.
• Consult with and provide oversight for implementation of behavior plans with the Crisis Prevention Specialist, Youth Care Professional (YCP) and/or Skillbuilder who may provide services to children and families under their guidance. 
• Serve as a resource to guide team performance.
• Therapeutic Foster Care program: On call responsibilities as scheduled.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or qualifying related field required within 3 months of hire, with a clear path towards New York State licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst. 

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Ability to recognize escalated youth behavior and effectively apply the continuum of crisis prevention and intervention through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills to reduce risk. This may include the use of protective interventions and physical restraints.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply functional behavior assessments and appropriate interventions to support individual plans.
• Ability to use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct towards all.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
  • Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
  • Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Occasional driving (up to 6 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent. 
• Protective clothing or equipment as required: close toed shoes; protective shields, universal precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food preparation.
• Ability to change positions as needed.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 30 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

$62,500 Minimum pay rate, $87,000 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. This pay rate may include a Regional and/or Department premium.