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Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Social Worker

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The Arc Lexington

Schoharie, NY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/17/2026

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Job Description

What does a Behavioral Intervention Specialist do? At The Arc Lexington, our Behavior Intervention Specialists (BIS) teach, inspire, and guide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives through positive behavior and supportive relationships. Our BIS works closely with each person we support and their teams to assess, develop, and implement support plans, providing instruction and support tailored to address mental, emotional, and social needs. They conduct comprehensive assessments for behavioral challenges and deliver personalized training and guidance to empower the people we support and their support teams towards achieving greater independence and fulfilling their life goals. The Arc Lexington is committed to providing continual learning and professional growth opportunities to enhance our team's specialized skills.
Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work is required. Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred. A valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency standards is required. Use of own vehicle is required. What can The Arc Lexington offer you? Competitive starting wages Generous Paid Time Off Paid training A complete, very low-cost, benefits package starting on day one. Why work at The Arc Lexington? The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards: 2013
  • Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award 2014
  • Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District 2014
  • Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award 2017
  • Best Company to Work For in New York State 2022
  • Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award We hope you will join us in making a difference!
Apply Today! The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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