BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST-CRISIS
About The Position
InCommunity supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy, and joyful lives in their communities. Employees are expected to model and promote the organization’s mission and values, including integrity, service, and respect for each individual’s dignity. The Behavior Specialist provides behavior training and consultation to individuals, managers, and directors to support the success of people receiving services. The role works with individuals in facilities and homes to develop interventions that advance their goals and helps the Beyond Behaviors department improve the quality of life for individuals with behavioral difficulties. The position also provides case management for therapeutic foster care and supervises direct support professionals and others implementing behavior-analytic interventions. Work takes place in office, program, and residential settings with a moderate noise level. Frequent travel is required. The role frequently involves standing, walking, communicating, and reaching; occasional tasks include sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field; or licensure or certification in one of the listed categories.
- Licensure as a Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatrist, or Registered Nurse; or certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Ability to travel frequently.
- Ability to perform the physical duties described, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement behavioral objectives.
- Observe individuals in their environments, analyze existing data, and conduct assessments to increase individual success.
- Model the implementation of behavior plans and strategies in individuals’ environments.
- Participate in the multidisciplinary process.
- Conduct in-service training on related topics for professionals and paraprofessionals.
- Ensure required documentation is maintained and prepare and submit reports within designated time frames.
- Analyze and interpret data to improve maladaptive behaviors.
- Work with parents and guardians as requested.
- Develop and implement functional behavioral assessments.
- Provide ABA training, hands-on behavioral training, and observations as needed.
- Ensure services comply with licensing requirements and accreditation standards.
- Provide case management services for therapeutic foster care.
- Attend staff, professional, and inter-agency meetings.
- Keep abreast of new developments to provide consultation as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Communicate and exchange information with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, and receive work direction.
- Represent the Agency at community and business meetings to discuss and educate others about the community, programs, and Agency.
- Supervise direct support professionals and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Executive Director and other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
