Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist

YAI

Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist supporting people with I/DD at YAI residential programs. Implementing Behavior Support Plans, training staff, and coordinating clinical documentation.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clinical skills in assessing and analyzing behavioral and psychiatric conditions while providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Capable of leading and training staff, implementing individualized programming, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In PsychologyBehavior Support PlansSCIP-R CertificationCPR CertificationDirect-Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentsData CollectionBehavioral AnalysisDaily Living Skills TrainingDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsLeadership AbilitiesCalm Under PressureJudgment In Stressful Situations

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayElectronic Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

YAI AMAP CertificationDay Services Model Mentorship Training

Industry Keywords

Intellectual And Developmental DisabilitiesCommunity IntegrationActivities Of Daily LivingHabilitative SupportInterdisciplinary Team Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Promote community integration and inclusion
Assist with activities of daily living, including intimate and personal care
Teach daily and independent living skills and provide individual and group counseling
Provide clinical support for habilitative, behavioral, and psychiatric needs under the BIS’s supervision
Educate direct-care staff and program leadership on habilitative and Behavior Support Plans
Support clinical assessments and interventions and ensure consistent data collection
Provide direct feedback and lead the team on shift when supervisors are absent
Identify, facilitate, and schedule community inclusion activities; coordinate resources and document completion
Communicate and document supervision-level updates and changes
Identify and escalate health, behavioral, and clinical concerns
Implement individualized programming and Behavior Support Plans
Train direct-care staff using the EMOE training system and support development of OPWDD Core Competencies
Serve as lead trainer for weekend staff and support new staff
Participate in treatment-plan, habilitative-plan, life-plan, interdisciplinary-team, and clinical-team meetings
Gather data for behavioral and habilitative assessments and monitor progress toward goals
Maintain paperwork, monthly progress summaries, psychiatric/therapy notes, and other required documentation
Monitor day-to-day program operations, staff performance, and the wellness of people supported
Complete required trainings and certifications and comply with HIPAA and other regulations
Transport individuals when required by the assignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or closely related Human Services discipline and at least six months of relevant experience; or formal training including college coursework in relevant fields and at least two years of relevant experience; or at least four years of direct-care experience in a YAI program in good standing
Working knowledge of behavioral/psychiatric conditions and the interplay between I/DD and other conditions
Ability to gather, document, and communicate information accurately
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability and willingness to lead, direct, and teach others
Must hold foundational certifications: SCIP-R, CPR issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, and YAI-issued AMAP certification for residential assignments or Day Services Model Mentorship Training for day assignments
Newly hired employees must obtain and maintain required YAI certifications within six months of appointment
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to meet essential physical demands, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, lifting/moving individuals, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability and willingness to assist with ADLs and handle bodily fluids
Strong clinical skills, including assessing and analyzing information, compiling and aggregating data, and interpreting information
Ability to remain calm, act assertively, exercise judgment in stressful situations, and work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with computers, email, Workday, and related electronic systems
Ability to work full-time, including at least one regularly scheduled weekend day, holidays, inclement weather, emergencies, and beyond scheduled hours when needed
Ability to travel to regional trainings, meetings, and locations within the NYC metro area
Valid driver’s license and Van certification required for assignments involving transportation
Preferred: active pursuit of a Master’s degree and two or more years of I/DD experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Required trainings and certifications maintained by the employer/role
Travel to regional trainings or meetings