Behavior Support Specialist

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company sponsored learning and development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist in Amarillo, Texas to provide family-oriented rehabilitative mental health services. The role involves direct support services to youth and families, adherence to program guidelines, and thorough documentation of services provided. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and experience in mental health settings. Benefits include health insurance options, paid leave, retirement plan matching, mileage reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field.
• Experience working with youth in a mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to document services accurately and comply with legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regularly scheduled client visits in the home and community.
• Provide trauma informed support services.
• Document the provision of all services in accordance with standards.
• Participate in ongoing trainings and supervisions.

Skills

Trauma informed services

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Ability to work with youth

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or mental health

High school diploma or GED with 5 years experience

Job description

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Behavior Support Specialist is to provide family oriented, individual and/or group rehabilitative mental health services, skills training and development, medication training, parenting skills training, and intensive case management and support services to clients of the agency per state specified standards and requirements. The Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for the direct provision of in‑home and community‑based rehabilitation and support services to participating youth and families. These services are typically provided to consumers in their homes, communities and/or program sites.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Conduct regularly scheduled client visits in the home and community.
• Provide trauma informed services to all clients and families.
• Provide support services in accordance with the client’s Individualized Treatment Plan.
• Provide services in accordance with program specified curriculums.
• Document the provision of all services in Arrow’s electronic client record and in accordance with Arrow and payor standards.
• Document services provided with the understanding that all clinical notations are considered legal documents and can be used in a court of law. All documentation should be true and accurate and under no circumstance falsified in any manner.
• Participate in ongoing trainings and supervisions.
• Provide crisis intervention to family 24/7 as needed.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation with other team members as indicated by program.
• Maintain a manageable caseload to ensure outcomes and practice requirements are met while taking into consideration the level of care of clients served.
• Completes and maintains CANS certification.
• May be required to drive ACFM vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete Arrow’s vehicle training.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, Arrow policy, and COA standards.

Qualifications

Requirements vary by program and state.

• Treatment Foster Care (Texas) - Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, mental health or another related human services field and at least one (1) year of previous experience working with youth in a mental health setting preferred. High school diploma or GED with at least five (5) years of previous experience working with youth in a mental health setting may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Community-Based Services (Texas) – Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, mental health or another related human services field and at least one (1) year of previous experience working with youth in a mental health setting. Master’s Degree preferred.