What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Positive Support Professional position at OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS?
Why Opportunity Partners?
As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values positive impact, compassion and partnership in our community, Opportunity Partners will train you for success! Join our award-winning team where youll do life-changing work and help advance the quality of lives for people with disabilities. Our staff works together in achieving the common goal that people of all abilities can thrive in the world. If you want to earn more than just a paycheck, please apply today!
Job Summary:
The Director of Positive Support Professional is responsible for the development and implementation of Positive Support Services. The services consist of developing, implementing and monitoring a person-centered, individually designed, proactive plan to address challenging behaviors. A waiver positive support professional develops this plan and manages/develops the team to enhance a persons quality of life through the process of teaching or increasing positive behavior.
Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000 based upon years of experience
How will you make a difference?
As part of our team, you will:
- Expertise: Maintain training and knowledge of federal and state regulatory rules, best practices, and company policies and standards as applicable to program role
- Develop and Oversee Positive Support Services: Work with person receiving services in conjunction with their interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the services below:
- Positive Behavior Support Plans that teach an alternative, positive behavior that will result in an increase in the persons quality of life and decrease of challenging behavior and includes:
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with the DHS-Licensing document Functional Behavioral Assessment Quality Checklist which consists of:
- Positive Support Strategy Plan and Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Training and Implementation Oversight of the FBA and Positive Support Strategy Plan
- Positive Support Transition Plans, when required, to phase out the use of restrictive interventions approved for use on a temporary basis.
- Billing: Completes documentation, assessments, and communication for accurate, timely and effective billing for services provided.
- Financial Management Responsibilities: Assists in the creation and management of budgets, spending, and funding compensation to meet goals and promote program sustainability and growth.
- Assists in making annual budget projections.
- Understands all sources of revenue and proper means of collection.
What will you bring to Opportunity Partners?
- Demonstrated expertise in positive support services and program management.
- One of the following:
- Licensed psychologist, independent social worker, or licensed professional clinical counselor.
- Masters degree in social work or behavioral science or related field.
Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
