Behavioral Instructor (11p-7a)

Dacus RTC•Bono, AR

10d

About The Position

Behavior instructors work with our clients to assist them in learning social skills, improved school behaviors and coping skills that will help the youth better understand and deal with the issues that require them to be in treatment. After training, B.I.’s utilize Teaching Family Model procedures to assist the youth in accomplishing these objectives . This includes various types of behavior interventions aimed at reinforcing the child for progress and positive behaviors, while using a youth centered motivation system to encourage the clients to improve. Behavior Instructors also receive training on safe de escalation techniques, learning theory and other vital topics with 24/7 hour coaching and support from management staff. Use only approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) when engaging in physical crisis intervention. Follow all policies and procedures. Abides by departmental attendance policy. Complete all required documentation on time and accurately according to policy. This includes but may not be limited to: transition notes, critical incident reports, restraint/seclusion forms, observation/ rounds, fire/disaster drills (overnight BI’s) and security checklists (overnight BI’s). Use consultation services to seek and implement feedback. Communicate effectively with supervisors and treatment team. Maintain a professional and positive attitude. Maintain current employee requirements (annual orientation, CPR, 1 st Aid, CPI, S&R, etc.). Complete required annual in-service hours as specified by RTC policy. Keep all work areas neat and clean. Provide guidance to the youth resulting in them keeping their areas neat and clean (may require lifting). Complete other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Behavioral Instructors working an overnight shift will be required to maintain applicable records according to specific guidelines.

Requirements

At least twenty-one (21) years of age and has a college degree or at least 60 hours towards completion of college degree
Ability to document accurately and professionally
Possesses the ability to understand and implement extensive training and to apply that training to the implementation of a comprehensive program of care for patients
Ability to perform physical demands required by Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
Ability as a self-motivator and the aptitude to work in a high stress fast paced position with a minimal amount of supervision
Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds and hold for one minute
Must be physically capable to receive verbal and written directions
Must be physically capable of sitting and standing for several hours at a time
Must have good auditory, visual and olfactory ability
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Must be able to maintain effective audio, visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office equipment and other treatment equipment
Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a computer to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen, chart or other treatment items
Must be willing and able to work with all patients of Methodist Family Health
Flu shot is mandatory and required for all positions (subject to qualified exemptions)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with “at-risk” youth or other populations with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in learning social skills, improved school behaviors and coping skills
Utilize Teaching Family Model procedures to assist the youth in accomplishing objectives
Utilize behavior interventions aimed at reinforcing the child for progress and positive behaviors
Use a youth centered motivation system to encourage the clients to improve
Receive training on safe de escalation techniques, learning theory and other vital topics with 24/7 hour coaching and support from management staff
Use only approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) when engaging in physical crisis intervention
Follow all policies and procedures
Abide by departmental attendance policy
Complete all required documentation on time and accurately according to policy
Use consultation services to seek and implement feedback
Communicate effectively with supervisors and treatment team
Maintain a professional and positive attitude
Maintain current employee requirements (annual orientation, CPR, 1 st Aid, CPI, S&R, etc.)
Complete required annual in-service hours as specified by RTC policy
Keep all work areas neat and clean
Provide guidance to the youth resulting in them keeping their areas neat and clean (may require lifting)
Complete other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Behavioral Instructors working an overnight shift will be required to maintain applicable records according to specific guidelines.