Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist- ABIS
YAINew York, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
46200 - 46200 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Job Description
The Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist position requires providing direct care services, training staff, and developing individualized habilitative plans. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree in Psychology or Human Services, or be enrolled in a 4-year degree in a related field. The role requires exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as experience working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Psychology or Human Services (or enrolled in a 4-year degree)
- Experience working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work varied schedules
- College-level writing ability
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Equal Opportunity Employer