Director of Behavior Services

Director of Behavior Services The Arc Erie County New York - 2.6 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $38.40 - $48.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Driver's License Full Job Description The Arc Erie County NY is a leading nonprofit supporting people with developmental & intellectual disabilities across Western New York, through innovative residential, educational, clinical and employment services. Proudly celebrating our 75 th anniversary , we remain committed to empowering individuals and building inclusive communities. Director of Behavior Services Williamsville, NY | Full-Time | Monday-Friday Days $38.40 - $48.00/hour + Outstanding Benefits Lead Behavioral Innovation. Shape Agency-Wide Impact. At The Arc Erie County New York, we believe every person deserves support that is compassionate, individualized, and empowering. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Behavior Services to lead behavioral strategy and clinical support across our residential, educational, vocational, and community-based programs. This is more than a leadership role — it's an opportunity to build programs, mentor clinical teams, drive innovation, and directly improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Western New York. If you are passionate about behavior supports, clinical leadership, staff development, and creating meaningful systems that make a difference, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do ✔ Lead and oversee agency-wide behavior services and behavioral support initiatives ✔ Supervise behavior coordinators, behavior technicians, and related clinical staff ✔ Partner with executive leadership to strengthen and expand behavioral programming ✔ Ensure compliance with OPWDD, DOH, CMS, OMH, and SED standards ✔ Help implement evidence-based approaches including Trauma-Informed Care, ABA, Positive Supports, and person-centered practices ✔ Support interdisciplinary teams across residential, education, vocational, and clinical services ✔ Develop behavioral strategies that improve outcomes for the people we support ✔ Collaborate on staff training, quality improvement, and program development initiatives Qualifications We are seeking experienced clinical or behavioral leaders with: Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related clinical/treatment field OR Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis or a closely related field with BCBA or NYS LBA credentials

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Minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing behavior support or treatment plans Experience supervising or mentoring staff in behavioral or clinical settings • Strong understanding of OPWDD and related regulatory requirements Valid NYS Driver's License with reliable transportation Why Join The Arc Erie County? Monday-Friday daytime schedule with strong work-life balance Comprehensive health, dental, vision & life insurance Generous

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paid holidays Retirement plan with agency contribution Professional development & leadership growth opportunities Collaborative executive leadership team Opportunity to shape the future of behavioral services within one of Western New York's largest nonprofit organizations About Us For 75 years, The Arc Erie County New York has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, residential, vocational, clinical, and community-based services across Western New York. Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership can create lasting impact every single day. The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.