Behavior Intervention Specialist - Atlanta YDC

Georgia Power Company; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Support Intervention Specialist in Atlanta YDC/College Park, GA. Under supervision, you will schedule consumers for testing, assemble materials, and administer tests, while developing behavior management plans and ensuring client progress is tracked and reported.

Entry qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field or GACA certification as an addiction counselor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with administration and scoring of tests
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
• Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
• Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field

Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification

Job description

The State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Support Intervention Specialist in Atlanta YDC/College Park, GA. Under supervision, you will schedule consumers for testing, assemble materials, and administer tests, while developing behavior management plans and ensuring client progress is tracked and reported.

Entry qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field or GACA certification as an addiction counselor.