Behavioral Specialist

ABBOTT HOUSE•New York, NY

2d•$59,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the clinical and safety needs of the children in the TFC Program and acts in accordance with all defined policies and procedures. The Behavioral Specialist will be mainly assigned to work with medically fragile children.

Requirements

High School diploma accepted.
One year’s experience in childcare required.
Ability to work with all children (medically fragile, psychiatric, differently abled).
Experience as a home attendant is crucial.
Familiarity with the ORR population
Must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
Needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish –preferred but other languages are welcomed)
All mandated certifications must be taken.

Responsibilities

Works with the clinical team to support the clinical goals of each of the children.
Participate in the 508 meeting and assures implementation of the 508 plans for any child that requires a 508 plan.
Responsible for reviewing the child’s progress with their behavioral plan with the foster parent and the child.
Responsible for providing one-on-one daily care and supervision for medical, or psychiatrically fragile minors and tender aged children.
Administer & document medication in the medication log (whenever children are not with foster parents and require medication)
Escorting children to medical appointments.
Supervise children who are admitted in the hospital.
Provide coverage for Youth Specialists whenever it is required.
Oversee and encourage resident participation in clinical group activities.
Document children’s progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a child.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
Monitors cleanliness and appearance of units.
Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
Supervises recreational activities.
Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
Always provides effective supervision of children.
Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
Maintains appropriate ratios.
Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
Any other related duties as required.