Behavior Support Assistant - CFS-10001

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant to provide in-home services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assess, observe, train, and monitor behavioral concerns in partnership with families and other caregivers.

You will conduct formal and informal assessments, develop individualized habilitative plans, and deliver supportive behavioral counseling. Coordination with schools and therapies is essential, along with precise data collection and documentation.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Psychology of Human Services or closely related field required.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.
• Valid Driver’s License may be required, based on position/location.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication, and time management skills.
• Willing to take initiative and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed.
• Highly flexible and able to work varied work schedule including evenings, as needed.
• Experience in computer skills (Excel, graphing, Word) and ability to teach others.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home services including assessment, observation, training and monitoring for people we support with I/DD in times of crisis or as requested.
• Conducts behavioral and habilitative assessments via formal means and informal observations.
• Develops written, individualized habilitative plans.
• Provides in-home intervention and training to families with behavioral concerns.
• Coordinates intervention with other service providers (school, therapies, ACS).
• Monitors data collection and weekly progress to analyze effectiveness.
• Oversees completion of required paperwork including progress reports and intakes.
• Provides supervision levels of safety plans to protect health and well-being.
• Meets for regular supervision and participates in Team Rounds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Psychology or Human Services or closely related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Graphing

Job description

Job Description

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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides in-home services that accommodate families' schedules and needs including assessment, observation, training/education and monitoring for people we support (PWS) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in times of crisis or as requested to address specific behavioral concerns.


• Conducts behavioral and habilitative assessments via formal means (written questionnaires, rating scales, baseline data, etc. home and school observation) and through informal observations, under supervision of a clinical supervisor.


• Participates in the development of written, individualized habilitative plans in accordance with the agency philosophy, as determined by individual need.


• Provides in-home intervention, supportive behavioral counseling and training to families who are experiencing specific behavior problems that impact the family’s routine or ability to function.


• Provides short term in-home training designed to address specific behaviors and enhance family coping and parental skills and supports families through the entire intervention.


• Coordinates intervention and observations with other service providers (school, therapies, ACS, etc.) and assesses progress/supports in other settings related to behavior intervention plans.


• Provides direct care services as needed including assistance with personal care/Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)s including toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping, etc., medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program.


• Coaches and trains caregivers and PwS in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Using progressive teaching to ensure that all clinical interventions are properly implemented
  
  
  • Communicating clinical rationales
  
  
  • Providing both formal and informal feedback
  
  
  • Role modeling use of person-centered philosophy and use of person-centered tools
  
  
  • Implementing of habilitative and behavioral programming
  
  
  • Appropriate data collection techniques
  
  
  • ADLs and other skills, as needed
  
  


• Monitors the data collection, ensure that the data is totaled from multiple sources and summarized on a weekly basis, to analyze the data for effective use, to compare the data to assess for progress or significant changes, and that new data sheets are accessible at the beginning of each month


• Oversees/maintains the completion of all required paperwork, including daily and monthly progress reports, Person-Centered materials, Intakes, Phase summaries, Quarterly and Fiscal Year Summaries, and ensures that all pertinent information is included on anecdotals.


• Provides the appropriate therapeutically documented level (or maximum level, where unclear/unknown) of an individual’s supervision or safety plan to ensure and protect the individual’s health/safety and well-being.


• Meets for regular supervision with supervisors to discuss case updates and receive recommendations


• Participates in Team Rounds and leads discussions around assigned casework


• Creates occurrences and incident reports as needed and follows up with supervisor’s recommendations.


• Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by state of employment and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements.

All Behavior Support Assistants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Psychology of Human Services or closely related field; and


• At least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges or experience in counseling and/or assessment; and


• Valid Driver’s License may be required, based on position/location


• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication, and time management skills


• Willing to take initiative and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed


• Highly flexible and able to work varied work schedule including evenings, as needed


• Experience in computer skills (Excel, graphing, Word, other systems) and ability to teach others


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills


• Must demonstrate a