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GCSN Behavior Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Feb 11 2025
  • Golisano Childrens Specl Needs
  • State of New York
  • TH Instructional Support Assistant, NSSL1
  • 83675
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Behavior Specialist fulfills objectives within the mission of the assigned unit. Duties includes: involvement in assistance with daily living tasks while ensuring patient's privacy and dignity are respected, data management, participation and supervision of implementation of behavioral treatment procedures. Responsible for parent training & meeting regularly with case manager to participate in discussions and planning. The Behavior Specialist will use time efficiently and productively in the absence of specific assigned responsibilities, accept responsibilities and conduct oneself in a professional manner. Will also identify problems and suggest strategies for resolving issues, interact with colleagues in a positive manner appropriate to audience and format, maintain confidentiality in all patient related activities, utilize safe and appropriate handling, and management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree (or higher) in Psychology, Education or a related field and two years of related direct patient care experience required. Ability to physically manage patients required. Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and behavioral data collection software (e.g., BDataPro) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred. Experience with individuals with developmental delays and/or applied behavior analysis preferred. Prior experience working as a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) or Behavior Technician at the BBHU or GCSN preferred. Enrollment in a master's program for applied behavior analysis preferred.

Work Days:

M-F Days

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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