Behavioral Support Assistant

People's Arc of Suffolk

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Westhampton Beach, New York, US on site Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Description

  • DAY 1 BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
  • SAVINGS PROGRAM
  • WORK LIFE BALANCE
  • COMMUNITY
  • EMPLOYEE RECOGNTIION
  • PTO BUYBACK
  • BIRTHDAY DAY

Get to know us more at; www.peoplesarc.org

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Provide individualized and group support for individuals.
  • Provide intensive individualized support for individuals who are struggling behaviorally.
  • Attends meetings with individual and support staff.
  • Maintains program setting in a neat, organized manner; adheres to safety standards.
  • Brings to the attention of the Program Administrators, Supervising Psychologist, BIS, and/or nurse any changes in the health condition of the individual or any other pertinent information.
  • Immediately contacts medical department in case of injury, seizure or changes in individual’s health status.
  • As needed, assists individual in/out of van/bus, assists individual, with toileting and personal hygiene, assists individual, as needed, in transferring/lifting.
  • Schedules and plans activities based on individuals needs and/choice.
  • Submits written reports (Case Action Summaries) on significant events which have occurred to the individual in program, the community or residential setting and completes other written assignments and computer data entry as required.
  • Keeps confidential all information regarding program individual.
  • May be required to use own vehicle on agency business.
  • Implements behavior plans in a prescribed manner; consults with supervisors as required.
  • Uses universal precautions when dealing with bodily fluids.
  • With specific training, drives agency vehicle.
  • As required and with specific training, maintains CPR, First Aid, SCIP and AMAP certification.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School degree or GED.
  • Minimum of at least one year experience working with developmental disabled individuals.
  • Must be willing to be certified and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, SCIP and AMAP.
  • Valid NYS Driver's License with satisfactory record.

Job Type: Full-time

$20.91 plus longevity

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Benefits

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
About this role

Summary

Provide behavioral and personal support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Job title

Behavioral Support Assistant

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Westhampton Beach, NY; remote work not allowed

Salary

$2k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diploma or GEDexperience with developmental disabled individualsNYS driver’s licenseCPRFirst Aid

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

behavioral supportdevelopmental disabilities
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Westhampton Beach, NY, USA

On-site City