Behavioral Specialist - 1 on 1 care

James L. Maher Center

JOB POSTING

Position: Behavioral Specialist (BS)

Location: Middletown, RI

Schedule: Sun-Wed 11a-7p (32 hours), Thu-Sat (24 hours)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavioral Specialists (BS) provides short time, intensive, behavioral interventions and replacement skill-building strategies for our participants. The BS will provide social-emotional-behavioral supports within the context of the participant’s overall ISP addressing specific behaviors and offering immediate reinforcement. Specific services include, but are not limited to, cognitive behavioral approaches, structured activities and implementing de-escalation strategies along with positive behavioral supports, TIC, behavior modification and behavioral analysis and functional analysis training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training
·Completes and maintains all required State mandated trainings such as, Universal Precautions, Medication Administration with a competency assessment test ,CPR / First Aid, Signs & Symptoms of Illness & Injury and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) CORE trainings within 90 days of employment;
· Attends meetings and training sessions as required by BHDDH and JLMC;
·Completes annual trainings related to Participants’ IP, BP and related plans;

·Completes all additional required trainings specific to applicable title. Including but not limited to: Behavioral Specialist Certification course through RELIAS and on-going Behavioral Specialist professional development courses.

Daily Programing

· Provide therapeutic behavioral supports to participants to assist with their individual needs, including interventions, treatment options and restoration of daily living skills and crisis prevention services

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with support staff, psychologists, and administrators in structured problem solving and coordination of programs

· Provides transportation to and from activities. This includes use of a personal vehicle for transportation for one on one community activities;
· Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals;
· Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their
preferences and individual plans;
· Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks;
· Promotes participation and involvement in community outings;
· Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time,
requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work
schedule;
· Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected;
· Treats individuals with dignity and respect;

Activities of Daily Living
· Administers medications to individuals as assigned;
· Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from
medication administration;
· Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times;
· Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting,
washing their hands, and eating;
· Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences;
· Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their
individual plan and behavior plan;
· Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and
tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate
according to their individual plans;
· Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes,
as appropriate according to their individual plan;

Communication
· Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status;
· Reports any noted problems to the Direct Support Manager or Supervisor immediately and complete a written incident report form;
· Reports all medical related incidents to the Direct Support Manager or Supervisor and the delegating nurse;
· Acts as a representative for James L. Maher Center in a professional manner when required, to families, service coordinators, State officials, community partners, local businesses, and employers;
·Represents James L. Maher Center in a professional manner to families, service coordinators,
State officials, and community partners when required;
·Maintains resident confidentiality;
·Communicates with Residential Director when items related to individuals personal needs and personal space needs to be purchased;

Teamwork
· Assists the Day and Residential Coordinators in the preparation for the annual Individual
Planning Meeting;
· Treats all individuals and coworkers and with dignity, respect, and fairness;
· Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues;

Documentation
·Documents all program data, including but not limited to: individual plan data, behavior plan
data, assessments, individual funds requests, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms;
·Documents individuals health (i.e. seizure charts, weight, bowel movements, fluid intake.);
· Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner;
· Ensures Medication Administration Record entries are completed daily;
·Completes communication log books during shift;
· Clocks in and out before and after every shift and submits Leave Request forms when applicable;

Safety
· Assists individuals when entering and exiting vehicles while on community outings, as well as
entering and exiting the building safely;
·Supervises meal times based on individual needs, especially those identified as a risk for choking;
· Observes appropriate staffing ratios as directed by the IP;
· Reports unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to the Residential Director

· Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment;

All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs.
Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather.

Ability to use personal vehicle, providing transportation for activities and appointments in the community

A favorable National Criminal Background check along with OIG clearance

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree and two plus years of related field experience and/or four or more years of related experience and training in residential setting

Encompasses all Behavior Specialists position.

Reports to: Home or Residential Manager or Residential Director

We are an Affirmative Action/EEOC employer.

Minority/female/disability/veteran

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person