What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Associate position at New Hope Community, Inc.?
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:
1. The BA must possess ability to work in fast paced environment, show attention to detail, have highly developed organizational skills, and the ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and software.
2. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide training, mentorship, and guidance to residential staff.
3. Work closely and professionally with CORE team members and staff and under the direction of the DBS.
4. The position requires flexible hours. May include evening and weekend hours as needed.
5. Candidate must be an active member of and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team including the ability to work with family members/guardians to explain plans/protocols and obtain informed consent, as needed.
6. Maintain a positive attitude and positive working relations within the department as well as across all departments of the agency.
7. Maintains open lines of communication with and flexibility of thought for creating person center plans based on individual specific needs.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS (NOT INCLUSIVE):
1. Provides necessary support to assigned caseload.
2. Maintains knowledge about medical, and behavioral/psychological issues with regard to individuals supported.
3. Completes assessments and evaluations upon admission, routinely, and as needed.
4. Develops Behavioral plans/protocols. Develops appropriate ways to implement behavioral supports in conjunction with the program team.
5. Discusses behavioral supports implementation and program revisions with staff. Trains and mentors’ staff. Develops and provides skill training for staff, as necessary.
6. Participates in clinical team meetings, staff meetings, life plan meetings, psychiatric appointments, etc. and personally observes and reviews documents/data of assigned caseload, routinely and as needed.
7. Monitors staff compliance with behavioral support implementation and related data collection.
8. Reviews and completes data summaries to ensure efficacy of interventions. Analyzes data for patterns or trends. Develops programs and data collection systems to align with behavioral engagement.
9. Assists in the preparation and presentation of necessary materials for Human Rights Committee and Informed Consent Committee.
10. Maintains working knowledge of 633.16 Behavioral Regulations and related protocols as designated by oversight agencies.
11. Assists with audits of programs, as needed and responds to any statements of deficiencies and internal audit findings in a timely manner in collaboration with the DBS.
12. Assists with the implementation of recommendations and or requests of QI and or necessary immediate protections pertaining to people supported.
13. Maintains required SCIP-R certifications.
14. Performs other duties as required.
Salary for this position is $21 an hour.
1. The BA must possess ability to work in fast paced environment, show attention to detail, have highly developed organizational skills, and the ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and software.
2. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide training, mentorship, and guidance to residential staff.
3. Work closely and professionally with CORE team members and staff and under the direction of the DBS.
4. The position requires flexible hours. May include evening and weekend hours as needed.
5. Candidate must be an active member of and possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team including the ability to work with family members/guardians to explain plans/protocols and obtain informed consent, as needed.
6. Maintain a positive attitude and positive working relations within the department as well as across all departments of the agency.
7. Maintains open lines of communication with and flexibility of thought for creating person center plans based on individual specific needs.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS (NOT INCLUSIVE):
1. Provides necessary support to assigned caseload.
2. Maintains knowledge about medical, and behavioral/psychological issues with regard to individuals supported.
3. Completes assessments and evaluations upon admission, routinely, and as needed.
4. Develops Behavioral plans/protocols. Develops appropriate ways to implement behavioral supports in conjunction with the program team.
5. Discusses behavioral supports implementation and program revisions with staff. Trains and mentors’ staff. Develops and provides skill training for staff, as necessary.
6. Participates in clinical team meetings, staff meetings, life plan meetings, psychiatric appointments, etc. and personally observes and reviews documents/data of assigned caseload, routinely and as needed.
7. Monitors staff compliance with behavioral support implementation and related data collection.
8. Reviews and completes data summaries to ensure efficacy of interventions. Analyzes data for patterns or trends. Develops programs and data collection systems to align with behavioral engagement.
9. Assists in the preparation and presentation of necessary materials for Human Rights Committee and Informed Consent Committee.
10. Maintains working knowledge of 633.16 Behavioral Regulations and related protocols as designated by oversight agencies.
11. Assists with audits of programs, as needed and responds to any statements of deficiencies and internal audit findings in a timely manner in collaboration with the DBS.
12. Assists with the implementation of recommendations and or requests of QI and or necessary immediate protections pertaining to people supported.
13. Maintains required SCIP-R certifications.
14. Performs other duties as required.
Salary for this position is $21 an hour.
Salary : $21
