Manager of Behavior Supports

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Behavior Supports will take a lead role in the development, implementation, data-collection, and training of behavior plans for people with varying abilities served within Kelberman’s certified Residential program.

Requirements :

Essential Skills and Abilities

Functional knowledge of basic computer applications (i.e. spreadsheets, word-processing, e-mail)

Ability to :

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Willingness to obtain SCIP-R certification provided by the agency
• Understand and implement behavior plans
• Provide instruction and demonstration to staff
• Effectively manage various degrees of physical and verbal behaviors
• Accurately and objectively interpret conditions, behaviors and events
• Provide practical and creative solutions to behavior issues
• Provide constructive feedback to staff and recommendations to Residential program managers, Assistant Directors, and Director
• Travel to community and other sites to assist in behavior management
• Full-time position with flexible work hours required by program

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Required Formal Education, Training & Background Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services or related field and is working toward a Master’s degree in an applied area of psychology, social work, or special education

1 to 2-years working with people with special needs (i.e. developmental disabilities, TBI, or mental health concerns.)

Note : Less experience may be acceptable if Bachelor’s degree is in psychology with an emphasis on behavior management techniques.

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Formal Education, Training & Background Experience

Master Degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; or

National board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) and / or licensure in NY State as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) and a Master’s degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology; or

A license in mental health counseling and 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities