What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at New Concepts for Living?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following but are not limited to):
- Observe, evaluate, and assess individuals to determine the need for behavior plan.
- Provide assessments on individuals as referred and/or requested.
- Advise, train, and assist staff in the implementation of behavior plans, as well as observe how staff interacts with clients.
- Provide regular and necessary behavioral reports to the Director of the Behavioral Services.
- Attend staff meetings as requested by management.
- Attend manager meetings as requested.
- Coordinate meetings with appropriate staff, parents, guardians, and support coordinators, as necessary.
- Participate in the development of ISP/IDT’s as requested.
- Establish and maintain a professional network (including professionals from similar agencies) to benefit program participants.
- Participate in on-call system as scheduled or requested.
- Cooperate with Director of Behavioral Services or designee and perform any additional tasks assigned that are in the best interest of the clients and agency.
- Remain up to date on licensing requirements to ensure compliance.
- Gain knowledge of foothold and progress notes.
- Review and/or write progress notes for group homes or day program as requested by management.
- Conduct behavioral orientation training for new hires.
- Review ABCs and run reports on specific ABC data as requested by management.
- Complete the behavioral monthly report.
- Review ADL checklists and bed checks for the group homes as requested by management.
- Run dayhab groups both virtually and/or in person as requested by management.
- Observe and provide feedback on new clients during their trial period.
- Attend psychiatric visits virtually or in person as requested by management.
- Communicate with doctors, physicians or other professionals as requested by management.
- Review NCATs and understand tier levels for clients as requested by management.
- Write behavior support plans or de-escalation protocols as requested by management.
- 45 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- BA in Psychology or Social Work.
- One to two years of supervised training in performing behavior assessment and developing behavior plans, preferably with the DD/ID population
- Flexibility in scheduling and hours, which may change weekly based on the upcoming schedules and appointments
- Time Management, Professionalism, Collaboration, Flexibility
- Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Reporting, Interpersonal and Basic computer skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
