Behavioral Health Specialist - Brockton

Venture Community Services Inc.; Brockton (MA); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 43.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus

Zusammenfassung

Venture Community Services Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Clinical & Behavioral Services team. The part-time position (20 hours/week) focuses on high-quality behavioral services for participants in our Day and Residential programs, reporting to the Clinical Supervisor.

The role is hourly, with a pay rate of $26–$31 per hour based on experience and a $1500 sign-on bonus. The position requires collaboration with staff and management and adherence to regulatory

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Preferred three years of professional level experience in ABA/relevant field and intellectual disabilities/autism.
• Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement individualized behavior plans, providing staff training and support as requested.
• Collaborates with BCBAs, House Managers, Program Directors, parent/guardians, and DDS Service Coordinators to ensure planning, communication, and delivery of services.
• Review and interpret data prior to making behavior plan changes.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments using staff interviews and direct observation to gather information.
• Initiate baseline data tracking for new behaviors, providing forms and instructions to direct support staff.
• Develop transition plans for new referrals.
• Complete ISP behavioral assessments following the ISP schedule on the Behavior Plan Tracking sheet in Excel.
• Ensure least restrictive/aversive interventions are considered and implemented before more restrictive/aversive interventions are tried.
• Participate in Risk Review meetings, providing data relating to risk.
• Participate in Human Rights Committee meetings when requested.
• Make recommendations for additional clinical, psychological, forensic evaluation, therapy, and other outside assessments as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tools for carrying out behavioral intervention plans (e.g., visual schedules, token systems).
• Ensure timely response to behavioral requests by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Provide training in behavior plan development, management, DDS regulations and Human Rights as needed/requested.
• Complete behavioral section of the Service Needs Assessment for both day habilitation locations.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Preferred three years of professional level experience in ABA/relevant field and intellectual disabilities/autism

Jobbeschreibung

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Behavioral Health Specialist reports to the Clinical Supervisor of Clinical & Behavioral Services and is responsible for providing the highest quality behavioral services to the people supported by Venture Day and Residential programs with regard to behavioral/clinical functions. This position is closely involved with program participants, staff, and management. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.

Part-Time 20 Hours

Monday - Friday as agreed upon between associate and supervisor

Pay Rate: $26 - $31/hour based on experience

Sign On Bonus - $1500

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement individualized behavior plans, providing staff training and support as requested.


• Collaborates with multiple team members, including but not limited to, BCBAs, House Managers, Program Directors, parent/guardians, and DDS Service Coordinators, to ensure effective planning, communication, and delivery of services.


• Review and interpret data prior to making behavior plan changes.


• Conduct functional behavior assessments using staff interviews and direct observation to gather information.


• Initiate baseline data tracking for new behaviors, providing forms and instructions to direct support staff.


• Develop transition plans for new referrals.


• Complete ISP behavioral assessments following the ISP schedule on the Behavior Plan Tracking sheet in Excel.


• Ensure least restrictive/aversive interventions are considered and implemented before more restrictive/aversive interventions are tried.


• Participate in Risk Review meetings, providing data relating to risk.


• Participate in Human Rights Committee meetings when requested.


• In consultation with the Clinical Supervisor, make recommendations for additional clinical, psychological, forensic evaluation, therapy, and other outside assessments as needed.


• Develop, implement, and maintain tools necessary for carrying out behavioral intervention plans in a timely manner (i.e. visual schedules, token systems, etc.).


• Ensure timely response to behavioral requests by the Clinical Supervisor.


• Provide training in behavior plan development, behavior plan management, DDS regulations and Human Rights as needed/requested.


• Complete behavioral section of the Service Needs Assessment for both day habilitation locations.


• Apprise the Clinical Supervisor of behavioral requests, clinical observations, and work being accomplished in both day habilitation settings.


• Be knowledgeable in emergency physical restraint and intervention procedures.


• Review incident/restraint reports, as needed, relating to behavior, identifying trends and possible behavioral needs of the individual.


• Assist with completing behavior graphs for site supervisors to bring to psychiatric appointments including data collected on behaviors, and other pertinent information to be shared with the psychiatrist.


• Ensure plan compliance with DDS and Medicaid regulations for behavior analysis.


• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend outside Agency meetings as requested by the Clinical Supervisor / Clinical & Behavioral Services.


• Attend trainings to further develop clinical skills/knowledge as needed to remain current.


• Be trained in Human Rights.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to various residential sites, day program, and contracted agencies.


• Effective written and verbal skills.


• Strong coordination skills – ability to prioritize caseloads.


• Ability to effectively utilize a computer.


• Ability to collect and analyze data.

Requirements

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, required.


• Preferred three years of professional level experience in ABA/relevant field and intellectual disabilities/autism.


• Must be 21+ years old, a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.