--- title: Behavior Intervention Specialist description: HeartShare Human Services of New York is hiring for the Behavior Intervention Specialist role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/behavior-intervention-specialist-at-heartshare-human-services-of-new-york-01a113f6-1e19-7781-993e-77d84a0dcfbe date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join HeartShare Human Services of New York as Behavior Intervention Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. Pays $64.4K–$73.4K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b5w1np.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | HeartShare Human Services of New York | | **Location** | Brooklyn, NY | | **Salary** | $64.4K/yr - $73.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** HeartShare Human Services of New York sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for HeartShare Human Services of New York. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $52,000 – $66,000 a year (median $54,000). ## Description The ideal candidate for the BIS position will work in our residential programs located in Brooklyn. The selected candidate will be responsible for oversight of all behavioral services including conducting the Functional Behavioral Analysis, development of Behavior Support Plans and Medication Monitoring Plans to address challenging behaviors and analyzing data collection. The BIS will provide oversight of psychiatric medications, providing written reports to the treating psychiatrist. Required to provide training to direct support professionals on behavior plans, appropriate interventions, and other topics related to behavior, mental health, and psychology. The BIS will implement SCIP-R interventions as necessary. - Conduct annual and semi-annual IDT reviews of individuals to report on their behavioral needs and progress - Develop and implement behavior support plans and intervention strategies for individuals in accordance with OPWDD regulations and in accordance with the agency's vision of positive behavioral supports and teaching alternative appropriate behaviors, which foster maximal behavioral independence - Train and monitor Direct Support Professionals in consistently implementing these behavior support plans and intervention strategies - Prepare and conduct training/in-services for individual and facility-related issues, behavior interventions, etc. - Conduct regular observations of activities in the residence and provide written reports to the Residence Manager - Provide written reports to treating psychiatrists regarding behavioral progress - Keep excellent and complete records of all written work. Complete all written reports and documentation in a timely manner - Collect, interpret data, and generate required reports - Provide weekly status updates on each program to Director of Behavioral and Speech Services - Provide services for multiple sites - Master's degree from a program in a clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology, or applied psychology as it relates to human development and clinical interventions, and documented training in assessment techniques and behavior support plan development; OR a National Board certification in Behavior analysis (BCBA)and a Master's degree in behavior analysis or a field closely related to clinical or community psychology that is approved by OPWDD; OR a New York State license in mental health counseling. - Must meet OPWDDs BIS Qualifications. - Excellent communication, teaching, and modeling skills. - Excellent verbal and written abilities - Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and must possess excellent verbal and written skills **Benefits** At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: - Rewarding Work in a team environment. - Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays. - 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution. - Health, dental, vision and life insurance. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit). - Employee Appreciation Programs and Events. - Tuition Assistance Program. - Professional Development opportunities. - Wellhub Discount - Verizon Wireless Discount. - BJs Membership discount. - Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org. **About Heartshare** Who WE ARE: For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at [www.heartshare.org](http://www.heartshare.org/) or Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/home) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york/mycompany/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/HeartShareNY) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/heartshare/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/heartshare/) Heartshare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ## Skills - Medication Monitoring - Psychiatric Medications - Direct Support - Teaching - Behavior Support Planning - Behavioral Support - Applied Behavior Analysis - Statistics - SCIP Database (Substances of Concern in Products) - Modelling Skills - Behavior Plans - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Data Collection - OPWDD Regulations - Counseling - Communication - Behavioral Intervention ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Personal Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mental Health & Psychiatry jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/mental-health-and-psychiatry?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Behavior Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/mental-health-and-psychiatry/behavior-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150102 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Brooklyn, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/brooklyn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5464 jobs - [HeartShare Human Services of New York](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 152 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150102 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Brooklyn, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/brooklyn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5464 jobs - [HeartShare Human Services of New York](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 152 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)