BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST-CRISIS

INCOMMUNITY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

InCommunity seeks a Behavior Specialist to provide ABA training and consultation across facilities and homes, developing interventions to boost progress toward goals and improve quality of life.

You will work in office, program, and residential settings, supervise direct support staff, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team while maintaining licensing and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in psychology or related field or licensure.
• Licensure/certification in psychology, counseling, social work or related field is required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behavioral objectives.
• Observe individuals in environments and analyze data to increase success.
• Model and supervise implementation of behavior plans and strategies.

Skills

Behavioral analysis

Data analysis

Interventions

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Observation

Education

Master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, or social work

Licensure: Psychologist (OCGA 43-39-1)

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (OCGA 43-10A-1)

Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (OCGA 43-10A-1)

Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (OCGA 43-10A-1)

Licensure: Psychiatrist (OCGA 43-24-20)

Licensure: Registered Nurse (OCGA 43-26-3)

Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job description

InCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities. We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the Behavior Specialist, are expected to model and promote the organization’s mission and values in every aspect of their work.Position SummaryTo provide behavior training and consultation to individuals, managers, and directors to enhance the success of the individual receiving services. To work with individuals in the facilities and homes and develop interventions to increase progress toward their goals. To assist the Beyond Behaviors department in improving/enhancing the quality of life for individuals with behavioral difficulties.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement behavioral objectivesObserve individual in their environment, analyze existing data and conduct assessments to increase individual success.Model implementation of behavior plans/strategies in the individual environment.Participate in the multi-disciplinary processConduct in-service training on related topics with professionals and paraprofessionalsAssure that needed documentation is maintainedPrepare and submit reports within designated time framesAnalyze and interpret data to be used for improving maladaptive behaviorsWork with parents and guardians as requestedDevelop and implement functional behavioral assessmentsProvide ABA trainingProvide hands-on behavioral training and observations as neededAssure that all services are within licensing requirements and accreditation standardsProvide case management services for therapeutic foster careAttend staff, professional and inter-agency meetingsKeep abreast of new developments in order to provide consultation as neededProvide crisis intervention as neededPerform other duties as assigned by the Associate Executive DirectorCommunication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the General public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Represents the Agency at community and business meetings to discuss and educate the Community, the programs, and the Agency.Other duties as assigned.Work Environment & Physical DemandsWork is performed in office, program, and residential settings with a moderate noise level.While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, communicate, and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift/move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Travel RequiredPosition requires frequent travelSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position supervises the work of direct support professionals and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMinimum of a Master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work or a related field; OrLicensure/certification in one of the following categories:Licensure:Psychologist (OCGA 43-39-1)Licensed Professional Counselor (OCGA 43-10A-1)Licensed Master Social Worker (OCGA 43-10A-1)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (OCGA 43-10A-1)Psychiatrist (OCGA 43-24-20)Registered Nurse (OCGA 43-26-3)Certification:Board Certified Behavior Analyst (certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board)