Behavior Specialist

Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc.•Buffalo, NY

2d•$40,000 - $44,000

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist will provide therapeutic behavioral interventions, counseling and mental health services to youth and families. Mental health assessment and counseling may be provided in the home or in the community for a youth and their family.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related human services field and 3 years of experience in the field or training in an Evidenced Based Practice.
Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy and one (1) year of experience providing direct services for children with one or more of the following primary diagnoses: mental illness, a developmental delay, alcoholism, chemical dependency and substance abuse
Demonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban setting
A valid NYS driver’s license is required
Must have reliable means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area
Computer literacy required, experience with Electronic Health Records preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family interventions with the goal of developing and implementing social, interpersonal, self-care and independent living skills to restore and maintain stability, to support functional gains and to adapt to, and or maintain community living.
Guide families during and following a crisis episode experienced by a child/family with the goal of stabilizing the child/youth in the home and natural environment.
Collaborate with other treatment providers and collaterals, as appropriate
Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes, treatment plans, et cetera). Maintain positive working relationships with other professionals, community agencies and team members
Engage and guide the youth and family through active listening skills and therapeutic engagement methods
Maintain positive working relationships with program/agency staff, collaborating agencies, and stakeholders
Continue professional growth and training in best practices, as necessary/appropriate (e.g. cultural competencies)
Attend coaching/supervision meetings as required
Participate in the agency Quality Improvement Process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervision and staff meetings as requested
Adheres to NYS and agency requirements including, but not limited to: HIPPA, ethical guidelines, confidentiality,child abuse identification and reporting, incident reporting, worker safety protocols
Possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products including agency programs such as Credible and Fidelity Electronic Health Record

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
–20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
– Bereavement: Four Paid Days
– Paid Jury Duty
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Two Plan Options
Dental, Two Plan Options
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Employee Referral Bonus
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)