What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS DDA Behavior Technician position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
Description
Psychology Affiliate - Behavior Technician
The State Operated Living Alternatives program within the Developmental Disabilities Administration is looking to hire a Behavior Technician to join a tight-knit team of professionals dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities. You'll implement psychological, behavioral, and crisis intervention services, and identify barriers to the successful implementation of behavioral strategies. Your creativity and positive attitude will help to ensure that the people we serve have the behavioral support they need to live safely in the community.
The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some Of What You'll Do
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
If you have questions about the application process, email Reema Goyal, Recruiter, at reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00164
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Psychology Affiliate - Behavior Technician
The State Operated Living Alternatives program within the Developmental Disabilities Administration is looking to hire a Behavior Technician to join a tight-knit team of professionals dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities. You'll implement psychological, behavioral, and crisis intervention services, and identify barriers to the successful implementation of behavioral strategies. Your creativity and positive attitude will help to ensure that the people we serve have the behavioral support they need to live safely in the community.
The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some Of What You'll Do
- Provide behavioral support services to clients in their homes and to clients in the community
- Collect behavioral data and other relevant data for inclusion in functional behavior assessments of clients with challenging behaviors
- Implement positive interventions and strategies for clients to decrease challenging behaviors and increase pro-social and adaptive functioning
- Identify barriers to the successful transition of participants into a home
- Coordinate with mental health experts and other professionals in providing needed services to clients
- Assist in training Habilitation Specialists on the implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Evaluate the effectiveness of consultation and technical assistance provided through follow-up activities
- A master’s degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology and a minimum of one year of relevant experience in designing and/or implementing comprehensive behavioral therapies for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior;
- A bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field and three years of relevant experience in designing and/or implementing comprehensive behavior therapies for individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.
- Ability to obtain registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor or other superseding credential (i.e. LMHC/A, LMFT/A, etc.)
- Knowledge of the principles of positive behavior support, functional assessment, and positive behavior support plan development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation
- Experience in providing behavioral analysis, evaluation, and review of positive behavior supports to people who have developmental disabilities
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
If you have questions about the application process, email Reema Goyal, Recruiter, at reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00164
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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