Behavior Consultant

Medicaid Waiver Home and Community Based Behavior Consultant

About Outward Bound Community Services, LLC:  Our mission at Outward Bound Community Services, LLC is to provide positive support to persons, families and caregivers living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and autism. It is our goal to help those that we serve live the life that they want! We strive to help them make connections, engage in meaningful relationships and activities and empower them to be their best self and advocate for themselves. This past summer we were proud to celebrate our 6th anniversary. For more information on OBSS, like and follow us our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/OBSSHoosier or check out our website at www.obssindiana.com

What it’s Like to Work Here: Outward Bound Community Services, LLC is proud to provide a positive atmosphere. OBSS was named Best Disability Service Provider in Clark County Indiana. All staff and contractors are valued and are considered part of the team. The entire management team is hands-on and always willing to provide any support needed. As Outward Bound Community Services, LLC grows it is imperative to the entire team that they all feel valued and have the ability to provide input.

Behavioral supports are an array of services designed to support individuals who are experiencing or are likely to experience challenges accessing, and actively participating in the community as a result of behavioral, social, or emotional challenges. Behavioral support services are intended to empower individuals and families (by leveraging their strengths and unique abilities) to achieve self-determination, interdependence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of community life, across all environments, across the lifespan.

Home and Community Based Behavior Consultant Job Description

Completing the functional behavioral assessment: this includes observation, environmental assessment, record reviews, interviews, data collection, complete psychosocial and biomedical history to identify targeted behaviors, the function of those behaviors, and to hypothesize the underlying need for new learning. Based on the principles of person-centered thinking and positive behavioral support, the assessment process should inform the recommendations for development of the behavioral support plan.

Developing a comprehensive behavioral support plan and subsequent revisions: this includes devising proactive and reactive strategies designed to support the participant. Any restrictive techniques employed as part of the behavioral support plan must be approved by a human rights committee, be time-limited, and regularly reviewed for elimination or reduction of the restrictive techniques to ensure appropriate reduction in these interventions over time.

Obtaining consensus that the behavioral support plan is feasible for implementation and uses the least restrictive methods possible.

Supporting the participant in learning new, positive behaviors as outlined in the behavioral support plan. This may include coping strategies, improving interpersonal relationships, or other positive strategies to reduce targeted behaviors and increase quality of life.

Training staff, family members, housemates, or other Team members on the implementation of the behavioral support plan.

Consulting with team members to achieve the outcomes of assessment and behavioral support plan.

*Behavior Consultants report to either the Owner of OBSS or a Senior Behavior Consultant as assigned during orientation.

Behavior Consultant Requirements

1. A master’s degree in: clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or another applied health service area of psychology; special education; social work; or counseling; or be a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed under IC 25-23; or be a licensed clinical social worker under IC 25-23; or be a licensed mental health counselor under IC 25-23; or have a master’s degree in a human services field and be able to demonstrate to the BDDS behavior management committee that the individual has either coursework in or five (5) years of experience in devising, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans.

2. Evidence that a criminal history search was obtained from every state (including the Indiana Central Repository at www.mycase.org) and county in which the consultant has resided and/or worked during the three years before the criminal history investigation was requested at the time of hiring.

3. Copy of a current driver’s license for each employee/agent who transports individuals in a motor vehicle.

4. For employee/agents who transport individuals in their personal automobiles: Proof of current automobile insurance.

5. A negative TB screening dated prior to providing services. Most common documentation is a signed and dated statement from the health department or other entity authorized to screen for TB. Evidence of a negative chest x-ray is required for individuals with a positive skin test, followed by annual symptom screenings by a licensed medical professional. A health screening signed by a licensed medical professional is required in the case of pregnancy.

6. A record of current CPR and first aid certification by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, the American Health and Safety Institute, or the Emergency Care and Safety Council, Excludes "hands-only" certification programs.

7. Verification of a professional nurse registry search for professionally licensed employees/agents that is free of citations for malpractice, malfeasance, or other unprofessional actions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, contract

Hours: We are strongly looking for a candidate that can work flexible hours, including after school/evening hours. Evening hours are typically 3:30pm to 8pm to offer children in school or adults who work daytime hours an opportunity to have the service.

Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• Are you interested in full time or part time work?
• Are you willing to work after school hours (generally 2:30pm-6:30pm)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid

Kayla Loucks, MA, BC

CEO Outward Bound Community Services, LLC

kaylaloucks.obss@gmail.com