Salary: $20.30

Shift: Wed-Sun: 3pm-11pm

Location: Yonkers/Riverdale

Have experience working with people with Autism? Comfortable with difficult behaviors?

The Behavior Support Professional will provide direct support to people with Autism who exhibit difficult behaviors. Responsibilities of a BSP include the following:

• Complete all daily responsibilities of a direct support professional.
• Compile behavioral data as requested by the Behavior Support Department.
• Assist in psychiatric appointments. Communicate with Residential and Day Habilitation staff regarding behavioral challenges.
• Supervise the implementation of behavioral support plans and assist as needed.
• Generate observational reports and monthly progress reports for everyone.
• Assist with clinical presentations for the Human Rights Committee (HRC), Life Plan/Staff Action Plan review meetings, Residential and Day Habilitation Staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Maintain clinical paperwork as regulated by New York State OPWDD regulations.

This is a great position to grow in - we provide free portable training and certifications.

Requirements:

• Fully vaccinated (COVID-19).
• Valid Driver's License and High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be able to attend orientation before starting official shift. This paid training is located at our main office in the Bronx.
• Orientation Dates: Jan 9th-Jan12th 9am-4pm.
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van - you will be road tested prior to starting.
• Must attend additional trainings within 6 months of hired (CPR, SCIP, AMAP).
• Comfortable with daily use of technology (computer, email, phone, typing etc).
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities/autism
• Must be able to commit to the Wed-Sun 3pm-11pm schedule
• Great opportunity for college students majoring in Human Services and Psychology.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred but will train.

Benefits:

• 17 days of PTO in your first year
• 4 Personal Days
• 10 Agency Paid Holidays
• Low Cost Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
• 403 B Retirement Plans (2% match)
• Professional Development
• Employee Discount Programs

Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)