Qualified Crisis Behavior Professional (Behavior Professional – Portland Area)

Department of Human Services; Salem (VA, FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

AFSCME union benefits

Employee Resource Groups (ODHS)

Cost of Living Adjustments

Annual salary increases

Zusammenfassung

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Qualified Crisis Behavior Professional to join the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU). This role supports 24-hour residential care for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health needs, delivering Positive Behavior Support and behavior data collection.

You will train staff, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help ensure safety while promoting independence and community

Qualifikationen

• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst(®) graduate level certification or equivalent.
• Master's degree in psychology, sociology, human services, education, or related field with 1 year of PBIS experience.
• Bachelor's degree with six related courses and 2 years PBIS experience.
• Six years of professional PBIS experience prior to Jan 1, 2023.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain the Positive Behavior Support plan and functional behavior assessment.
• Document data on behavior supports and use it to inform changes.
• Provide in-person training on behavior supports to staff.

Kenntnisse

BCBA

Psychology background

Data collection

Training delivery

Independent work

Ausbildung

BCBA credential

MA/MS in psychology/sociology/behavioral sciences

BA/BS with 6 courses in related fields

6+ years experience prior to 2023

Tools

Therap data systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Opportunity awaits! Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses? Do you have experience using positive behavior support services with individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other related conditions? Does working in a fast-paced work environment energize you? Then, come #JoinTeamSACU! This is the schedule we are filling in (Portland) Area. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with some flexibility needed to work some nights and weekends monthly.

Summary of Duties

As an employee working within the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), you will be a part of a program that provides 24-hour residential care to Oregonians with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed the supports offered or provided by other community-based residential programs. SACU provides development and support to assist individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. We model positive attitudes while offering assistance with access to: health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, educational supports. SACU staff also provide life skills training, recreational opportunities and community integration. SACU is dedicated to providing the support necessary to maintain the quality of life, achieve the highest possible level of independence and promote social opportunities, which benefit the individuals served and their communities. We operate 17 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene.

As a Qualified Crisis Behavior Professional, you will:

• Develop, train, and maintain the Positive Behavior Support plan and functional behavior assessment as a part of the Individual Support Plan in a 24-hour residential group home setting for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Collect data on behavior supports in an evidenced based manner and use data to inform changes and revisions.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position. You must meet at least one of the following:

• (a) Possess a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) graduate level certification in behavior analysis AND one year of experience using positive behavior support services with individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• OR (b) Possess a Master of Arts or Master of Science in psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, or other social or behavioral sciences, or the equivalent, AND one year of experience using positive behavior support services with individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities or other related conditions.
• OR (c) Possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, social sciences, behavioral sciences, or the equivalent as evidenced by transcripts indicating a minimum of six courses in these fields, AND two years of experience using positive behavior support services with individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other related conditions.
• OR (d) A minimum of six years of experience providing professional behavior services using positive behavior support services with individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities prior to January 1, 2023.

Essential Attributes

• Experience working in-person with individuals who regularly exhibit challenging behavior, including significant emotional and/or physical behaviors towards themselves or others.
• Experience working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience reading and writing complex support documents rapidly.
• Experience meeting a variety of deadlines, some of which may have short timeframes for completion.
• Experience working with data-collection programs, such as Therap, or other similar types of computer programs.
• Experience performing in-person training on behavior supports to a diverse work group.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• This position is part of the Police and Fire pension plan, which allows you to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service.
• A variety of resources and benefits are offered through the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application. Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans, Disabled Veterans & Servicemember Preference Resources & Information.

General Information

This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range (AA-Rate). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95% (AP-Rate). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the [e-mail] for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions. The recruiter for this position is Dereen Jalal. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-209538. Email: [e-mail] Phone (call or text): 503-910-7744

About Oregon

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