Behavioral Specialist - West Bay RI

General Description

Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in developing their maximum independence while incorporating West Bay's Core Values and Mission Statement. Model and mentor staff on behavioral health interventions and implementation of Behavior Support Plans, through active engagement with individuals during the course of their activities of daily living.

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance and informed decision making to enable individuals to accomplish activities of daily living including: personal care; dietary needs; health maintenance; appointments; community activities; and relationship 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 staff
• Provide crisis intervention support as needed.
• Balance a work schedule at multiple locations. Demonstrate availability and flexibility to work all shifts, including an occasional 3rd shift due to behavioral health needs.
• Work in cooperation with management teams at multiple locations.
• Model and maintain a positive, supportive, productive team and work environment.
• Promote social opportunities and community inclusion for the individuals.
• Encourage independence and natural support by providing quality decision-making opportunities.
• Promote appropriate communication and interactions consistent with company values and with individuals supported in the home and community.
• Follow all care plans attending to individual's well-being, reporting any concerns to nurse or management.
• Ensure proper administration of medications and treatments.
• Maintain a positive, productive team environment including relationships with individuals, families, management, other employees of WBRS and community associations.
• Objectively monitor; report and document individuals status, including implementing care plans and goals.
• Maintain up to date certifications, required agency trainings, including policy and procedure review, as well as attendance at staff meetings in multiple locations.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
• Coordinate work schedule weekly with supervisor to maintain a minimum of 35 work hours including two consecutive days off. Time-off must be coordinated with supervisor.

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.

Additional Functions of the Job

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are essential functions of the job for an employee to safely and effectively perform their duties.
• Frequently required to reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, and bend/twist, push/pull to assist individuals
• Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Constantly moves about to complete work
• Regularly required to lift/transfer up to 20-70 pounds
• Regularly required to drive.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Teamwork/Empowerment - Creates a positive work environment that fosters teamwork.
• Respect - Treats everyone with courtesy, fairness and dignity.
• Integrity/Trust - Committed to the highest standards of personal and professional behavior and is honest and ethical in all actions.
• Responsibility- Honors commitments and accepts responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Quality - Through continuous learning, strives to improve self and others every day. Embraces change as a means of performance improvement.
• Communication/Fairness– Resolves conflict through respectful dialogue.

General Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience implementing and providing training with Behavior Support Plans, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention Techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Direct Support Professional.
• High school diploma or GED
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer you:

• Full Time: 40 hours - Flexibility required
• Pay Rate: $22-$23 Hourly
• Platinum Plan Benefits (Over $20K):

BCBS Health Insurance (HMO & PPO Plans), Remarkably low bi-weekly employee contributions; Delta Dental Insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Vision Insurance; Agency sponsored life insurance; 401K Retirement Plan; Vacation time; Sick time; Tuition Reimbursement up to ($2,400 a year); Aflac Insurance (Accident/Cancer/Life); Pet Insurance; Identity Theft Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Career Development; Employee Health and Wellness events, Employee Discounts and more!

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