Behavior Support Specialist-RTF (5756)

Schedule 1:

Sat: 10-6 (but flexible)

Sun: OFF

Mon: OFF

Tue: 2-10

Wed: 12-8

Thurs: 2-10

Fri: 10-6

Schedule 2:

Sat: OFF

Sun:12-8pm

Mon: 12-8 (but can be flexible based on need)

Tues: 10-6

Wed: 10-6

Thurs: 10-6

Fri: OFF

Both Case Loads of 7

Principal Assigned Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve alignment with New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations and agency policies.
• Provide clinical direction and support to ensure high-quality, evidence-informed care.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including OMH standards.
• Participate in on-call duties as necessary.
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.
• Actively support staff in maintaining a Sanctuary environment that demonstrates the Sanctuary Commitments and is grounded in the philosophy of Trauma Informed Care.
• 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.
• Serve as a resource to guide team performance.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Other related activities assigned by the Director.