BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Job Details

Job Location

Hauppauge, NY

Salary Range

$27.18 - $29.74 Hourly

Description

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our more than 75 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

General Purpose of the Job Develop, maintain goal plans related specifically towards addressing behaviors of individuals served under to supervision of a licensed Psychologist. Responsible for evaluation and testing individuals served and training of staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• INDIVIDUALS SERVED EVALUATION AND TESTING

Evaluate each individuals served based on the results of the appropriate tests.

Participate in the development of written, detailed, specific, and individualized program plans that :

Are designed to maximize each resident's development and acquisition of skills in such areas as self-direction, emotional stability, and effective use of time.

Participate in weekly IDT meetings at each residence.

Provide hands-on-training to direct support staff.

Responsible for gaining knowledge of and assisting in implementation of all applicable regulations.

Maintain contact with all psychological therapeutic personnel involved with the individuals, i.e., day programs, etc.

Perform duties under the direct supervision of the Psychology Supervisor and the QIDP.

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

M.A. degree in Applied Psychology, from an accredited training program (including internship) e.g., school, clinical, counseling, and educational.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Low risk level to blood borne Pathogens exposure.

UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer