Behavioral Assistant - Per Diem - Monmouth & Ocean County

Overview

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Behavioral Assistant at The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Behavioral Assistants are needed in the following areas in Monmouth & Ocean County:

Monmouth County: Long Branch, Matawan, Middletown, Neptune, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Red Bank, Union Beach, Keyport, Eatontown, Howell, and Freehold

Ocean County: Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Jackson, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, and Manahawkin

Responsibilities

1. Provide individual direct service to children and adolescents in need of behavioral interventions.2. Comply with behavioral plans developed by the therapist working with the child.3. Maintain designated level of service as determined by referring agency.4. Maintain contact with referring agency as needed.5. Submit timely paperwork, which includes Service Delivery Encounter Forms, Progress Notes,6. Monthly Summaries, and time cards. In addition opening paperwork and closing summaries will be completed.7. Attend required supervision in order to comply with Medicaid standards.8. Attend Child/Family meetings as required by the referring agency.9. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.10. Maintain a current BA Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.• Minimum of three years experience in field preferred.• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity, and are responsive to the needs of the population in which they will work.• Skills in problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.• Ability to communicate verbally and possess good writing skills.• Must maintain valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and automobile insurance.