Abs Assistant-BA

Qualifications:

· Bachelors degree in a human services field and

· Actively working toward a Masters degree in an applied area of psychology, social work or

· Completes at least one graduate level course in an applied health service area of applied psychology, or social work each year

· Minimum of one year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, including the development, implementation, and/or monitoring of behavior support plans and/or supervision and training to others in the implementation of behavior support plans.

· Seeking supervision to pursue National board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) through DDI or

· Currently obtaining supervision to pursue National board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) outside of DDI

Responsibilities:

· Essential Job Functions: Conduct functional assessments for the purpose of behavior support planning, design and monitoring (involving observation, interview with staff). Observe staff working with individuals to ensure BSP is being followed.

Functional Responsibilities:

· Provision of weekly feedback and modeling

· Facilitate and instruct in groups

· Attend psychiatry and speech/communication appointments

· Teach groups of staff during in-services on plans, general behavior support methods, etc.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, IDTs, annual meetings

· Attend Medication Review and Behavior Review when needed

· Advocate for medication reductions when appropriate

· Attend monthly psychology meetings with supervisor and peers

· Arrange all formal testing required

· Knowledge of, and ability to implement, procedures for handling emergencies

· Working knowledge of state and federal regulations in the psychology, communication, and life safety areas of support.

· Working knowledge of DDI’s policies on the treatment of problem behavior

· Determines appropriately when to inform/ask supervisor for assistance

· Advances own knowledge of field (reading, attending continuing education opportunities)

· Independently works the hours and times necessary to meet the needs caseload

· Respond to off hour needs of individuals ad programs as necessary (on-call)

· Works and communicates effectively with peers, team, and staff

· Serves as a role model of professional behavior in such areas as dress, interpersonal relations and job performance.

Paperwork Requirements:

· Author behavior support plans based on positive behavior support

· Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of behavior support plan

· Update monthly statement of objectives (i.e., behavioral goals) by the end of the first week of the following month

· Complete annual assessment and summaries in a timely manner

· Coordinate and write functional communication programs

· Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of communication programs

· Ensure consistency between existing communication plan and needs identified in behavior support plan

· Ensure that parent/guardian consent for behavior support plans is obtained annually or following significant change to plan

· Monthly analysis of need for referral to Behavior Review Committee

· Ensure that Medication Subcommittee approvals are in place prior to psychotropic medication being begun or increased

· Coordination of review and monitoring usage of SCIP-R

Essential Physical Demands:

· Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the individuals, i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20     lbs.

· Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.

· Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.

· Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet.

· Must be able to kneel, twist, and bend.

· Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.