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Behavior Specialist
Upstate Caring Partners
United States · Utica, NY, USA · New York, NY, USA
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise in behavior management can transform lives? If so, we want you on our team!
As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in shaping positive outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. You’ll provide expert consultation, develop and implement individualized behavior plans, and empower staff through training and coaching—all while making a lasting impact.
Core Responsibilities
- Partner with treatment teams to design and implement effective instructional strategies.
- Evaluate behavioral challenges and create tailored plans that foster learning and growth.
- Deliver in-service training and hands-on coaching to staff across residential programs.
- Provide real-time support for acute behavioral issues and contribute to psychiatric consults.
- Ensure compliance with OPWDD standards while promoting a culture of respect and inclusion.
- Participate in agency-wide initiatives, committees, and professional development activities.
*This role includes 16 hours of on-site support outside of standard weekday hours, including weekends, to meet the needs of our 24/7 residential programs.
Qualifications
- BCBA with a Master’s in behavior analysis or related field; or
- Master’s in psychology, social work, or related field with OPWDD-approved training; or
- Bachelor’s in human services with OPWDD experience and ongoing graduate coursework.
- Strong knowledge of functional assessment and behavior support plan development.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us create a world where every individual can thrive!
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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