Behavior Specialist – Bachelor’s Degree

Job overview

The Behavior Specialist – Bachelor’s Degree role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Compensation is $25.65–$29.60 per hour. Lifetime Assistance’s mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; this position is in Psychological Services. The specialist assesses and documents behavior, helps develop individualized goals and interventions, and provides crisis support and consultation. The work supports safe, dignified services and helps individuals pursue independence and personal goals.

What you'll do

• Conduct initial and annual psychological assessments
• collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on behavior goals and interventions
• participate in Personal Futures Plan development and implementation
• oversee emotional data collection and supervise data entry
• observe and document behaviors
• provide crisis intervention and de-escalation
• obtain Human Rights Committee and informed-consent approvals
• implement and monitor behavior support services
• train staff and consult with team members and providers
• attend meetings and maintain compliance with policies and reporting protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavior specialist

psychological services

behavior support

developmental disabilities

crisis intervention

assessment and planning

rochester ny

lifetime assistance

$25.65–$29.60/hour

bachelor’s degree

paid training

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No-premium health insurance
• tuition assistance and scholarships
• paid training and coaching
• paid time off
• supportive scheduling
• career development.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and at least one year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

About the employer

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.