Behavioral Health Specialist - HCBS - Westchester/Rockland County

ABBOTT HOUSE•Village of Irvington, NY

6d•$20 - $40

About The Position

Based on training, experience and qualifications, the Behavioral Health Specialist may be called upon to provide one or more of the following services to children and families enrolled in the specific services. In no situation shall a Behavioral Health Specialist provide services where he/she does not meet the minimum educational requirements and qualifications necessary to provide such services as documented.

Requirements

Prevocational Services requires an AA/AS plus 1 year of experience or a BA with 1 year of experience.
Respite Services requires a High School Diploma with experience.
Supported Employment Services requires an AA/AS plus 1 year of experience or a BA/BS with 1 year of experience.
Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services requires a BA with 2 years of experience or a MA with 1 year of experience.
Community Habilitation requires a High School Diploma with experience.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) may occasionally stoop. This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) may occasionally kneel. This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
The Behavioral Health Specialist (HCBS) may occasionally crouch. This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.

Responsibilities

Prevocational Services
Respite
Supported Employment
Caregiver/Family Advocacy Supports and Services
Community Habilitation
Responsible for the oversight and execution of all requirements for the program, as assigned.
Properly document all necessary information on each child in order to bill for services accordingly.
Participate in treatment team meetings to provide updates.
Report all Serious Reportable and Recordable Incidents to Supervisor.
Comply with Abbott House’s policies, procedures, and time frames for reporting, documenting, and billing.
Knowledge of evidence based practice and complex trauma.
Any other related duties as required.