Behavioral Specialist - West Bay RI
Johnston, RI
About the Job
General Description
Model and mentor staff on appropriate, positive behavioral health interventions and implementation of Behavior Support Plans, through active engagement with people supported with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their home and community. Promote appropriate communication and interactions consistent with company values and with individuals supported in the home and community.
Essential Functions
Provide assistance and informed-decision making to enable people supported to accomplish their daily needs including: personal care; dietary needs; health maintenance; medical appointments; community-based jobs and activities; as well as relationship development and facilitation. Support the delivery of effective behavioral services through 'hands on' modeling, coaching, and staff training. Participate in meetings and trainings that support the development of effective behavioral interventions. Mentor staff and support accurate behavioral data collection and organization of data. Provide QBS Safety Care Training and support to team members. Provide crisis intervention support as needed. Balance work schedule in multiple locations. Demonstrate availability and flexibility to meet behavioral health needs. Promote social opportunities and community inclusion for the individuals. Encourage independence and natural support by providing quality decision-making opportunities. Follow all care plans attending to individual's well-being, reporting any concerns to nurse or management. Objectively monitor; report and document individuals status, including implementing care plans and goals.
Skills and Abilities
- Maintain certification in QBS Safety Care Training.
- Functional understanding of behavior principles including; reinforcement, shaping, ABC's, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain behavior principles to staff.
- Ability to support individuals exhibiting significant behavior challenges; consistently modeling positive behavior support practices.
General Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in psychology, behavioral analysis, special education or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years' experience implementing and providing training with Behavior Support Plans and Crisis Prevention and Intervention Techniques.
- Minimum of 4 to 5 years' experience as a Direct Support Professional.
What we offer you
- Pay range: $26-27 hourly.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm (flexibility required)
- Platinum Plan Benefits (Over $20K) Blue Cross Blue Shield: Individual and Family Plan (HMO; PPO); Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Delta Dental of RI; Eye Med Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Agency Sponsored Life Insurance; Vacation Time - 4 weeks prorated; Sick Time; 401K Retirement Plan; AFLAC Supplemental Benefits (accident, cancer and life); Tuition Reimbursement (2,400 annually) Holiday Pay​​; Pet Insurance; Identity Theft Insurance; Vehicle Repair discount; Employee Referral Bonuses (1K); and Employee Celebration Events.
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