Behavior Technician- GAP program

ACCESSPOINT RI•Cranston, RI

11d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Behavioral Specialist (BS) provides short-time, intensive, behavioral interventions and replacement skill-building strategies for our participants. The BS will provide social, emotional, and behavioral support within the context of the participant’s overall ISP addressing specific behaviors and offering immediate reinforcement. Specific services include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral approaches, structured activities, and implementing de-escalation strategies along with positive behavioral supports, TIC, behavior modification and behavioral analysis, and functional analysis training.

Requirements

Must have a valid Driver License
Ability to drive company vehicles
Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 pounds
Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather
Can pass a National Criminal Background Check
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Two or more years of related experience and training in a residential, school, or community-based setting

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Completes and maintains all required State mandated training such as Universal Precautions, Medical Administration with a competency assessment test, CPR/First Aid, Signs/Symptoms of Illness & Injury and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) CORE training within 90 days of employment.
CPI/NPI preferred or the ability to complete these trainings within 90 days of hiring
Attend meetings and training sessions as required by AccessPoint RI.
Completes annual training related to participant's ISP, Behavior, and related plans.
Completes all additional required training specific to the applicable title. Including but not limited to the Behavior Specialist Certification course through RELIAS and ongoing Behavior Specialist professional development courses.
Provide therapeutic behavioral supports to participants to assist with their individual needs that include interventions, treatment options, and restoration of daily living skills and crisis prevention services
Providing and maintaining daily schedules
Collaborating to create resources that provide structure to clients
Tracks data related to individual goals and activities
Collaborates with supervisor and clinicians to problem solve outstanding issues with reaching goals
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with support staff, clinicians, and administrators in structured problem-solving and coordination of programs
Provides transportation to and from activities
Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals
Assisting individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
Assist and encourage individuals in the establishment of social networks
Promotes participation and involvement but not limited to arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule
Ensuring individual’s right are protected
Treat every individual with dignity and respect
Administers medications to individuals as assigned
Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration
Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times
Assist and encourage individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating
Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences
Encourages individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan
Ensure residence personal space is clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participate in home upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans
Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes as appropriate according to their individual plan
Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluate for changes in emotional and physical status
Reports any noted problems to the Direct Support Manager or Supervisor and the delegating nurse
Act as a representative for AccessPoint RI in a professional manner when required to families, service coordinators, community partners, local businesses, and employers
Represents AccessPoint RI in a professional manner to families, service coordinators and community partners when required
Maintains resident confidentiality
Communicates with Residential Director when items related to individuals’ personal needs and personal space needs to be purchased
Assist the Day and Residential Coordinators in preparation for the annual individual planning meeting
Treats all individuals and coworkers with dignity, respect, and fairness
Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavior issues
Documents all program data that includes activity reports, individual plan data, behavior plan data, and assessments
Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and promptly
Ensures Medication Administration Record entries are completed daily
Completes communication log book during shifts
Enters case notes into Therap or electronic case record
Clocks in and out before and after every shift and submits Leave Request forms when applicable
Assists individuals when entering and exiting vehicles while on community outings as well as entering and exiting the building safely
Supervises meal times based on individual needs, especially those identified as a risk for choking
Report unsafe conditions, environments, and equipment to the Program Director
Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment
Perform all other duties assigned