Clinical Coordinator

BETTER COMMUNITY LIVING INC; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in the Greater New Bedford Area is seeking a qualified professional to oversee clinical services and support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves training staff, implementing behavior support plans, and conducting assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in the field. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and values equal opportunity in employment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401k

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience providing training to employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of clinical services within various programs.
• Conducts training and develops behavior support plans.
• Facilitates mindfulness meditation groups.

Skills

Training

Behavior Support Plans

Data Collection

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location
Greater New Bedford Area - New Bedford, MA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Employment Status:
Full Time
Flexibility in working occasional nights and weekends
Reports to Clinical Director

Responsibilities:

• Assists Clinical Director/BCBA with oversight of all clinical services within BCL's Residential and Community Based Day Supports program, Shared Living, In Home Supports, and other programs as assigned
• Visits the various programs per the clinical schedule, to observe staff and individuals' interactions, assess the environments, and conduct fidelity checks
• Completes all required documentation via the electronic record keeping system, ensures that staff complete daily notes and accurately record all data, provides training where needed
• Identifies areas where additional staff training and modeling are needed and develops and conducts training for staff and management
• Spearheads the agency's Assistive Technology initiative: oversees the assessment process, arranges for professional consultation where needed, provides training for management and staff, ensures consistent implementation of recommended devices and strategies and maintains all documentation pertaining to AT
• Serves as a driving force behind our agency-wide Positive Behavior Support program by guiding and supporting the implementation of our established strategies, trains and coaches staff working with individuals who exhibit challenging behavior, collects and analyzes data to gauge effectiveness of interventions
• Serves as a non-voting member of our Human Rights Committee and attends quarterly meetings
• Assists with conducting functional behavior assessments and collaborates with stakeholders in development of behavioral interventions
• Participates in clinical meetings for all programs
• Acts as a Safety Care Trainer (crisis intervention and de-escalation, training to be provided) and reinforces the principles across settings
• Creates and conducts trainings and runs groups for the individuals at our Community Based Day program based on the specific needs of this population
• Participates in the development and implementation of group social activities across the agency
• Facilitates mindfulness meditation groups and other wellness groups within the agency (training provided as necessary)
• Support individuals in creating and enhancing relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework/experience
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience providing training to employees
• Experience implementing behavior support plans and data collection systems
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and other agency-related software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Human Services related field (or pursuing)
• BCBA certification (or pursuing)
• Training/coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Experience writing behavior support plans
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments
• PBS (Positive Behavior Supports) training

Salary:$65,000 to $82,000

Benefits: BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition, and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.

Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs. Please inform us of any necessary accommodations to the application process.