Behavior Intervention Specialist
Company: The Arc Wayne
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Behavior Intervention Specialist
Why Join Our Team: The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization,
advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without
disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full,
independent, productive place in society through an array of
quality, individualized services. Benefits: Generous Paid Vacation
Time Sick Time 10 Paid holidays Insurance - Medical, Dental and
Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Training Bereavement Leave
Employee Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan
with Agency Match And so much more! Work Schedule: Full time,
Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility to meet
program needs A Day in the Life of a Behavior Intervention
Specialist: As a full-time Behavior Intervention Specialist, you
will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful behavioral support
services to individuals. Your expertise will be instrumental in
fostering positive changes that enhance their quality of life.
Performs initial, semiannual and annual functional behavioral
assessments of individuals. Provides written recommendations to
corresponding program staff. Develops, reviews, and revises written
behavior support plans under the supervision of a Level I Behavior
Intervention Specialist. Develops, reviews, and revises behavior
support plans with restrictive/intrusive interventions under the
supervision of a licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social
worker. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and
appropriateness of plans. Trains staff on how to implement the
plans. Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior medication
monitoring plans. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency and
appropriateness of plans, Trains staff on how to implement the
plans. Provides training to staff in managing difficult behaviors,
and assists with crisis intervention. Serves as a member of an
individual's treatment team, providing consultation relative to
behavioral support needs of individuals, and participating in team
meetings. Provides individual and/or group instruction to
individual's supported, and works with staff to enhance the
effectiveness of treatment. Provides services at non-traditional
business hours. Documents individual's progress/regress and insures
completion of all record keeping tasks as per agency/program
policies and procedures. Who We Are Looking For: BCBA and a
Master's degree in behavioral analysis or a field closely related
to clinical or community psychology that is approved by the Office
for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) OR A Master's
degree in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work,
school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services
field or a NYS license in mental health counseling Must possess a
current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the
Agency driver standards. Vision and Core Values: Come help us be
the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services
promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our
organization will promote excellence at every level through an
environment of mutual respect and continued professional and
personal development through our core values of Respect Integrity
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