IDD Behavior Specialist

RHA Health Services, LLC

49d

About The Position

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! In-services, monitors, and implements behavior programs and behavioral support systems. Collects and records data for summarization by the psychologist and/or completion of monthly progress reviews by performing the following duties. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. Do you enjoy helping others and are looking for an opportunity to put your organizational and assessment skills to use where you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? RHA Health Services is looking for a driven, resourceful and passionate Behavior Specialist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team focused on monitoring, implementing and documenting behavior programs and behavioral support systems for our direct home care teams. In this dynamic role you will work closely with the psychologist collecting and recording data, as well as completing monthly progress reviews for summarization by the psychologist. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first! As a Behavior Specialist, you will be responsible for working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team and other clinical staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardizing procedures, expediting habilitation plan implementation and work-flow to improve efficiency of home care staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required and one year of experience with the population served preferred.
Graduate degrees in related areas preferred.
Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear
One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification

Responsibilities

Assisting in scheduling specialized psychiatric and psychological assessments and appointments and providing follow-up support as directed by the psychologist
Establishing and maintaining behavior support intervention notebooks for homes and vocational centers and ensuring materials are available to implement behavior support plans
Developing and authoring behavior support plans and systems that do not involve restrictive procedures
Completing Adaptive Behavior Assessments such as the Vineland Social Maturity Scale to assist psychologists in completing full psychological evaluations
Completing functional analysis through observation and interview to determine the probable causes and maintaining factors involved in a maladaptive behavior
Providing individual and group in-service training for current and new staff concerning new behavior support plans and plan changes
Spending adequate amount of time in the residential facility monitoring and providing feedback to staff in interactions and relationships with people supported
Observing and modeling appropriate behavior skills in group homes, schools, workplace, and vocational/administrative units

Benefits

Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities