BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.•South Bend, IN

About The Position

The Behavior Consultant in Behavior Management Services is responsible to develop behavior support plans for individuals that provide training, supervision, or assistance in appropriate expression of emotions, desires, compliance, assertiveness, and acquisition of socially appropriate behaviors and the reduction of behaviors that decrease quality of life, independence, and meaningful participation in the community. LOGAN Community Resources is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana, supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their desired quality of life. LOGAN envisions a community where every individual can reach their full potential, and employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in: Clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology or another applied health service area of psychology, Special education, Social work, Counseling, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
Ability to interact effectively with a variety of personalities, including clients, parents, families, guardians, and other providers.
Experience in developing and conducting training.
Ability to sit & use computer keyboard.
Ability to kneel, bend, & reach repeatedly during a therapy session.
Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout sessions.
Ability to accurately interpret and consistently communicate policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
Requires a high degree of tact, honesty, confidentiality, maturity, and attention to detail.
Ability to be creative in exploring new and innovative ideas.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years’ experience providing behavior support to individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete functional analysis of targeted behaviors by directly observing the individual, reviewing records, and interviews with knowledgeable informants.
Develop and implement behavior support plans focused on positive behavior support.
Provide training to each person implementing the behavior support plan in the techniques and procedures required for implementing the plan.
Submit billing and supporting documentation in a timely manner per supervisors’ directive and waiver/contract requirements.
Ensure budget needs are tracked and met.
Ability to use electronic medical records, and submit information in a timely manner.
Complete written monthly reviews regarding the efficacy of the behavior support plan and adjust as necessary.
In a timely manner, share monthly reviews with the individual’s support team.
Effectively communicate with additional service providers, case managers and other members of the individual’s support team regarding the well-being of individuals served.
Respond in a timely and sensitive manner to all concerns and problems that arise.
Adheres to all applicable policy and procedures in the implementation of the behavior support services.
Develops and maintains professional networks and relationships.
Annually, obtains at least ten (10) continuing education hours related to the practice of behavior support.
Supports the Mission, vision, and Values of LOGAN.
Assists in promoting the health and safety of individuals served by LOGAN, visitors, and other staff.
Serves as role model for individuals served and other staff.
Serves as an advocate and protects the human rights of all individuals served at all times.
Participates in training as required by supervisor.
Facilitates professional growth by keeping current on new philosophy, research, technology, behavior strategies, etc.
Serves on internal and external committees as assigned.
Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus - $600 at 75 days and $600 at 1 year of employment (for both Full-Time and Part-Time)
Relocation assistance if moving from a minimum of a 50 miles radius.
Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans
Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures
403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
$15,000 company paid life insurance
Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions
Training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee