Behavior Specialist

The Behavior Specialist will provide therapeutic behavioral interventions, counseling and mental health services to youth and families in the home and community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related human services field and 3 years of experience in the field or training in an Evidenced Based Practice.
• Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy and one (1) year of experience providing direct services for children with one or more of the following primary diagnoses: mental illness, a developmental delay, alcoholism, chemical dependency and substance abuse
• Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting
• A valid NYS driver’s license is required
• Must have reliable means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area
• Computer literacy required, experience with Electronic Health Records preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement: Four Paid Days
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Two Plan Options
• Dental, Two Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)