YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community.
We are hiring a Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) Supervisor to join our Queens programs. Under the direction of BIS leadership, Behavior Intervention Specialist Supervisors are responsible for oversight and direction of day-to-day activities of BIS staff in an assigned region, providing leadership and clinical support relating to the assessment of habilitative, behavioral and psychiatric needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the development and implementation of effective interventions to help support those needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coach, and support Behavior Intervention Specialists across an assigned region.
- Conduct performance observations, evaluations, and ongoing staff development.
- Complete behavioral assessments, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and develop person-centered behavior support plans.
- Monitor implementation of behavior plans and provide clinical guidance to staff and leadership.
- Deliver training in behavioral supports, crisis prevention, SCIP-R, Ukeru, and other clinical topics.
- Collaborate with program leadership to address behavioral, psychiatric, and training needs.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce planning for BIS staff.
- Travel regularly to program sites to provide hands-on support, assessments, training, and oversight.
- Serve as a regional behavioral health resource and contribute to agency-wide clinical initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related clinical field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans.
- Experience training, mentoring, or supervising staff.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience in the I/DD or mental health field.
Why Join Us:
At YAI, our vision is to help individuals live their fullest, most independent lives. If you’re someone who’s passionate about making a real difference and empowering others to thrive, this is the job for you!
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer