Clinical Specialist

Sevita•Windom, MN

About The Position

The Clinical Specialist provides services in residential, vocational, or in-home settings, supporting individuals and ensuring services follow Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role includes assessing individuals, developing behavior support recommendations, advocating for individuals’ rights, documenting services, supporting and training staff, and assisting with daily living activities as needed. The position may also involve accompanying individuals to medical appointments, administering and documenting medications and treatments when assigned, monitoring health, and transporting individuals into the community. The Clinical Specialist follows safety procedures, reports incidents and suspected abuse or neglect, maintains confidentiality, and participates in meetings, training, and emergency drills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Two years of related experience.
Training in behavior modification techniques and/or experience providing behavior management treatment, as required by the state or program funder.
Knowledge of specialized populations, such as individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury, or mental health needs.
Reliable, responsible, caring nature and ability to work well with others.
Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
Complete all state-required training and certification within mandated timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in a specialized discipline such as behavioral support, early intervention, or crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Complete structured assessment interviews with parents and care providers.
Observe individuals in appropriate settings, such as home, school, or community.
Review social history information, complete functional assessments, and establish appropriate behavior baseline information.
Write and submit assessment summaries and recommended behavior support plan components to the interdisciplinary team or operations leader.
Advocate for the human and civil rights of individuals by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to review committees.
Document progress and activity; review records and logs; maintain confidentiality; complete billing documentation as applicable; and organize records accurately and promptly.
Maintain professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers, and follow the company’s Customer Service Standards.
Report alleged abuse or neglect and report medical, behavioral, and other incidents according to company policy and external requirements.
Respect individuals’ rights, practice universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.
Support and train staff in implementing Individual Support Plans, including behavior intervention plans; conduct classes and orientations as assigned.
Attend staff and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Assist with socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreation, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other daily living activities as needed.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed and relay information to and from medical providers.
When assigned, administer and document medications and treatments, report administration errors, and maintain appropriate security of medications and supplies.
When assigned, monitor individuals’ health, document concerns, communicate with a nurse or supervisor, and follow health care directives.
When transporting individuals, drive safely and follow local laws; ensure proper use of safety equipment and promptly report accidents and safety concerns.
Check water temperature when required during bathing assistance, participate in safety drills, and protect individuals during emergencies.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and rules; report hazards and participate in safety-related training or activities.