Behavioral Specialist

Position Overview:

Provide, under the general supervision of the Assistant Residential Director and according to established policies and procedures of the department, care of the consumers and documentation of IRA requirements.  Assist consumers to reach maximum potential and use their skills to the fullest to function in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the hiring process and ensures the orientation of new staff and ongoing training for all residential staff is maintained.
• Performs annual staff evaluations for residential staff.
• Coordinates sufficient staffing levels by maintaining work schedules and approval of time off requests.
• Assist with weekly staff meeting and maintenance of minutes.
• Assures adherence to OPWDD regulations and operating standards and procedures.
• Assists the clinical team with the development and implementation of the individual and program plans.
• Assists with the development, review and assessment of program policies and procedures.
• Oversees the daily operation of the residence and general record keeping procedures including program participant records, fire and safety, employee timesheets and financial records.
• Ensure communication to management regarding any problems or issue that arises.
• Prepare quarterly and weekly reports for management.
• Ensure follow-through on medical and other relevant appointments attended. 
• Coordinate and maintain physical plant operations of the residence.
• Oversee the purchase of food and supplies. Responsible for petty cash accounting.
• Ensures all admission/discharge procedures are followed consistently.
• Develop and maintain a liaison with families and community agencies.
• Performs all duties of the Residence Counselor including, but not limited to promoting the individual’s independence by implementing the Individual Program Plan, attending to personal, self-care and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish and overseeing the safety and well being of the individuals.
• Provide on-call back up as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and knowledge:

• Must maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organization and active listening skills. 
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  Strong collaboration skills.
• Exceptional problem solving skills, including a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to make quick and independent decisions in response to changing conditions.

• Proficient with Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; and Windows Operating System.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently required to stand and walk. 
• Regularly required to sit and use hands in a repetitive motion. 
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.