Behavior Support Manager

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 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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