Behavioral Health Specialist - Brockton

Venture Community Services Inc•Sturbridge, MA

1d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist reports to the Clinical Supervisor of Clinical & Behavioral Services and provides behavioral services to people supported by Venture Day and Residential programs. The role works closely with program participants, staff, and management and is compensated hourly. It is a part-time position for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours agreed upon by the associate and supervisor. The listed pay rate is $26–$31 per hour based on experience, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The specialist develops and implements individualized behavior plans, conducts functional behavior assessments, reviews behavior data, supports staff, and collaborates with clinical, program, family, and DDS partners. The position also supports service planning, risk review, regulatory compliance, and coordination with outside clinical providers. Travel to residential sites, day programs, and contracted agencies is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
Daily use of a car on site.
Available by telephone for daily contact.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong coordination skills and ability to prioritize caseloads.
Ability to use a computer effectively.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to travel to residential sites, the day program, and contracted agencies.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional-level experience in ABA or a relevant field and in intellectual disabilities or autism.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized behavior plans and provide staff training and support as requested.
Collaborate with BCBAs, House Managers, Program Directors, parents or guardians, DDS Service Coordinators, and other team members to support planning, communication, and service delivery.
Review and interpret data before making behavior plan changes.
Conduct functional behavior assessments using staff interviews and direct observation.
Start baseline data tracking for new behaviors and provide tracking forms and instructions to direct support staff.
Develop transition plans for new referrals.
Complete ISP behavioral assessments according to the schedule on the Behavior Plan Tracking sheet in Excel.
Consider and implement least restrictive or aversive interventions before trying more restrictive or aversive interventions.
Participate in Risk Review meetings and provide data relating to risk.
Participate in Human Rights Committee meetings when requested.
Consult with the Clinical Supervisor and recommend additional clinical, psychological, forensic, therapy, or other outside assessments as needed.
Develop, implement, and maintain tools for behavioral intervention plans, such as visual schedules and token systems.
Respond to behavioral requests from the Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
Provide training, as needed or requested, on behavior plan development and management, DDS regulations, and Human Rights.
Complete the behavioral section of the Service Needs Assessment for both day habilitation locations.
Keep the Clinical Supervisor informed of behavioral requests, clinical observations, and work completed in both day habilitation settings.
Maintain knowledge of emergency physical restraint and intervention procedures.
Review incident and restraint reports relating to behavior as needed, identifying trends and possible behavioral needs.
Assist site supervisors with behavior graphs and information for psychiatric appointments, including behavior data and other pertinent information for the psychiatrist.
Ensure behavior analysis plans comply with DDS and Medicaid regulations.
Attend outside agency meetings as requested by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical & Behavioral Services.
Attend training to further develop clinical skills and knowledge and remain current.
Receive training in Human Rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.