IDD Behavioral Consultant | Community Training & Support

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to support the Community TIES program within the Waisman Center. The role involves delivering behavioral consultations to children and adults with IDD and applying therapeutic techniques to promote continued community participation.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, training caregivers and staff, and coordinating services across community agencies.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in providing support to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings.
• Experience in developing and writing behavioral support plans.
• Undergraduate or graduate student work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Create and present trainings for community members and caregivers related to individuals with disabilities.
• Assists in providing rehabilitation counselor instruction to students and interns.
• Assesses patients, determines appropriate treatment, and creates specialized treatment plans to develop coping skills, modify behavior, and increase independence.
• Updates patient records with treatment plans and progress, and reports noticeable changes in client behavior to personnel in accordance with departmental and agency guidelines.
• Represents rehabilitation service programs among community agencies to raise awareness of services and coordinate patient treatment across specialties.
• Contributes to core functions of the UCEDD, including activities of training/teaching, conducting research, disseminating evidence and best practices, and demonstrating model services.

Skills

IDD experience

Behavioral support plans

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Training facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Social Work

Masters in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to support the Community TIES program within the Waisman Center. The role involves delivering behavioral consultations to children and adults with IDD and applying therapeutic techniques to promote continued community participation.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, training caregivers and staff, and coordinating services across community agencies.