What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Interventionist with BA Degree in Human Services Field or within 24 credits of Graduation position at Prosper DDA?
Working together with Hinge Point Youth Homes to provide behavior intervention therapy to their residents who range in age from 7-17. All have a special need of some kind and a mental health challenge. Our core focus is to provide family focused residential treatment and care. By providing behavior intervention we are able to prepare these kids for a family. Without these skills taught studies show this population of children will not end up in a home. We have a high success rate of helping these children join a family.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet qualifications for specific services provided
- Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in a human services field, or be within 24 credit hours of completing a Bachelors degree in a human services field.
- Human service degrees include: Family relations/family and child services, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing, Education/special education, Sociology, Child development/human development, Social work, Therapeutic recreation, Marriage and family therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech language pathology/communication disorders, Art therapy, Dance therapy, Music therapy, Behavioral sciences/ABA.
If you do not have a degree in a human service field, you may qualify if you have 24 credits in the following areas: Child abuse, Case management, Conflict management, Drugs Alcohol/Addiction, Client and special populations, Cultural diversity, Health care to public, Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Or any courses associated with the degrees listed above.
Pay for technician level is $17. (within 24 credit hours of Bachelor's Degree)
Pay for specialist level is $24. (Bachelor's Degree)
Pay for professional level is $35. (Master's Degree)
- Implement program implementation plans utilizing teaching techniques including shaping, chaining, differential reinforcement, modeling, prompting etc…
- Engaging in accurate data collection to track progress associated with client outcomes.
- Maintain HCBS settings standards, qualities, and safeguards to comply with regulations and participants’ preferences.
- Receive instruction on the needs of participant
- Demonstrate ability to provide services
- Administer maladaptive behavior reduction procedures, de-escalation techniques, and redirection as needed
- Obtain CPI, Non-violent Crisis Intervention training and appropriately utilize crisis intervention techniques
- Develop, improve, and maintain the developmentally appropriate functional abilities and daily living skill needed by participant
- Assistance with daily living skills may include, but are not limited to: Dressing, Toileting, Showering, Chores
- Teach and coordinate methods of training with family members or others who regularly participate in caring for the participant.
- Establish a positive relationship with persons in the home
- Support and follow the direction of supervisor.
- Assure compliance with and all other safety requirements.
- Develop working relationship with other staff
- Provide leadership to co-workers, model learned skills and give feedback as needed.
- Assume responsibility for shift when designated to do so.
- Problem-solve and make programmatic suggestions when appropriate.
- Attend all trainings
- Engage in supervision and feedback sessions pertinent to job performance
- Participant in observations
- Perform other duties as assigned.PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow service-specific rules
Become familiar with record keeping systems.
Collect service documentation.
Serve as a member of the team as needed.
Assist as designated by supervisor.
**Pay is based on education and years in the field.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Personal Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Scholarship Opportunity
Schedule:
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pocatello, ID 83202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends?
Education:
- High school or equivalent
- Bachelors degree in Human Service Field (preferred)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR First/Aid (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $24