Behavioral Specialist
Richmond Center•Staten Island, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Richmond Center is hiring a Behavioral Specialist in Staten Island, NY. We are seeking employees to work Weekday shifts (Monday - Friday) and Weekends, Full and Part Time. We now offer Daily Pay through a trusted third-party provider giving you faster access to your earnings!
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Minimum of one-year experience in a related field or exceptional potential for performance of responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively with other human services professionals.
- Ability to interact professionally and responsibly with facility residents and staff
- Ability to structure own time and work efficiently
- Ability to adjust work schedule and priorities in response to program development, changes in pace, and/or changes in implementation of services
- Ability to manage and perform a demanding routine in a multi-distracting environment
- Ability to work calmly in a crisis situation and intervene as necessary in a manner that maximizes resident and staff safety
Responsibilities
- Carry out unit-specific responsibilities (shift-specific)
- Adhere to facility and behavioral services department policies and procedures
- Communicate, reinforce, and provide assistance for information regarding resident behavioral status or changes to staff.
- Accurately record behavioral data regarding all resident (behavior) related forms throughout shift.
- Communicate coverage needs to the Behavioral services coordinator regarding sick call-outs and unplanned program changes, such as one-to-one needs requiring a behavioral specialist
- Communicate all emergency use of restraints to nurse manager/supervisor and Behavioral Services manager on call when Behavioral coordinator is not on. (includes manual hold)
- Provide guidance and structure for groups to be led by activity group leaders and recreation assistants
- Contribute to Program development and curriculum development as requested.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment
- Assist in monitoring and management of resident's behavior plans and crisis intervention.
- Communicate relevant information to the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in behavior/care plan meetings as requested.
- Maintain professional behavior when conflicts arise.
- Report any issues or conflicts to Program Director or designee.
Benefits
- Daily Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
