What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist position at YAI?
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The Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist is an entry-level clinician position. You will serve as a leader in a residential group home setting providing both direct support to people with disabilities and clinical training and support to staff. You will work closely with the program Behavior Intervention Specialist on developing your clinical skills for future promotional growth. We are seeking someone with a high level of attention to detail, creativity, and it is preferable to have previous experience working with people with disabilities.
Location
Glen Cove
Hours :
Sunday - Thursday : 2 : 30pm-10 : 30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
- Using effective communication skills & time management skills
- Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
- Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR / First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
- Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
- Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
- Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
- Building Positive relationships
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods : Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
- Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
- Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
- Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
Education and Experience
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Benefits Include
Compensation : 22.37 / hour
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $22
