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Behavior Support Manager.

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Behavior Support Manager: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:An experienced behavior specialist responsible for overseeing behavior support services for individuals with disabilities across regional community programs.
  • The Person:Manage and supervise behavioral support staff, perform one-on-one observations, complete functional behavioral assessments, create and train on prevention and support plans, and prepare progress reports for interdisciplinary teams.
  • Requirements:Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field, BCBA or BCaBA certification strongly preferred, First aid, CPR, OSHA, medication certification, ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments and collect, interpret, and graph data.

About the role

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
  
We are now seeking a Behavior Support Manager in Syracuse, NY. The Behavior Support Manager uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist individuals with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. This role will have oversight of the Syracuse and Binghamton, NY regions.
 
Starting pay is $75,000/ per year 
 
 Responsibilities
  •  Manage and oversee duties of behavioral support staff
  •  Perform one on one observation and interaction with individuals
  • Complete functional behavioral assessments for identified individuals 
  •  Create prevention plans and support plans as needed
  • Train staff on implementation of plans 
  • Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group, including their family 
    and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals 
  • Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes 
    involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

    Minimum Requirements

    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field
    • Minimum one year experience in the development and implementation of behavioral support 
      plans
    • BCBA or BCaBA certification strongly preferred
    • First aid, CPR, OSHA, and medication certification course within first 90 days of employment, 
      and any required residential or state training
    • Valid driver’s license with good driving record
    • Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports
    • Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments
    • Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
    • Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
    • Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
    • Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
    • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, 
      central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

     Why Community Options?

    • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
    • Generous PTO
    • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
    • 403b Retirement Plan
    • Incredible career growth opportunities
    Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
      Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
       
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      Published July 7, 2026
      Location SYRACUSE, United States of America
      Category None  
      Job Type Full-Time