Behavior Support Manager

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are now seeking a Behavior Support Manager in Syracuse, NY. The Behavior Support Manager uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist individuals with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. This role will have oversight of the Syracuse and Binghamton, NY regions.
Starting pay is $75,000/ per year
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee duties of behavioral support staff
  • Perform one on one observation and interaction with individuals
  • Complete functional behavioral assessments for identified individuals
  • Create prevention plans and support plans as needed
  • Train staff on implementation of plans
  • Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group, including their family
    and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
  • Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes
    involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
    Minimum Requirements
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field
    • Minimum one year experience in the development and implementation of behavioral support
      plans
    • BCBA or BCaBA certification strongly preferred
    • First aid, CPR, OSHA, and medication certification course within first 90 days of employment,
      and any required residential or state training
    • Valid driver’s license with good driving record
    • Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports
    • Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments
    • Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
    • Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
    • Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
    • Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
    • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background,
      central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
    Why Community Options?
    • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
    • Generous PTO
    • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
    • 403b Retirement Plan
    • Incredible career growth opportunities
    Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
      Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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