Program Specialist

at  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

We are currently hiring for an In-Home Behavior Specialist, to work within our Catholic Charities Disabilities Services agency. As an In-Home Behavior Specialist, you would be responsible for:

• Serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities through a 100% state funded Family Support Services grant program
• Providing in home behavioral service, including testing, evaluation, consultation, intervention, and development of behavioral management plans and goals as required by the needs of the individual being served
• Providing education and training to family members regarding behavioral strategies
• This position was designed to be of service not only to individuals in need who are living at home, but also to serve as a support for their family members

In-Home Behavior Specialist Minimum Salary: $46.82/hour additional rates include $15/hour training and $25/hour drive-time
In-Home Behavior Specialist Maximum Salary: $46.82/hour additional rates include $15/hour training and $25/hour drive-time
In-Home Behavior Specialist Schedule: Flexible scheduling; approximately 5 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License and personal transportation
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, or Social Work
• A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Time Off (As an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year based on your standard work day)
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Monthly Employer Funded HRA
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Serving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities through a 100% state funded Family Support Services grant program
• Providing in home behavioral service, including testing, evaluation, consultation, intervention, and development of behavioral management plans and goals as required by the needs of the individual being served
• Providing education and training to family members regarding behavioral strategies
• This position was designed to be of service not only to individuals in need who are living at home, but also to serve as a support for their family member