IDD Behavior Specialist

We are hiring for: IDD Behavior Specialist Location: Benson, NC Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! RHA is Looking for an IDD Behavior Specialist to Join our Team!!!!! Payrate: $17.75 Job Responsibilities Assisting in scheduling specialized psychiatric and psychological assessments and appointments and providing follow-up support as directed by the psychologist Establishing and maintaining behavior support intervention notebooks for homes and vocational centers and ensuring materials are available to implement behavior support plans Developing and authoring behavior support plans and systems that do not involve restrictive procedures Completing Adaptive Behavior Assessments such as the Vineland Social Maturity Scale to assist psychologists in completing full psychological evaluations Completing functional analysis through observation and interview to determine the probable causes and maintaining factors involved in a maladaptive behavior Providing individual and group in-service training for current and new staff concerning new behavior support plans and plan changes Spending adequate amount of time in the residential facility monitoring and providing feedback to staff in interactions and relationships with people supported Observing and modeling appropriate behavior skills in group homes, schools, workplace, and vocational/administrative units. All other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations Ability to write reports and business correspondence CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center. About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services RHA Health Services provides a broad range of person-centered, integrated, and high-quality supports and services. RHA focuses on children and adults living with mental health and substance abuse challenges, as well as those living with intellectual & developmental disabilities. The people we serve and support in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia are at the very center of everything we do. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small collection of group homes in North Carolina developed to offer support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the years, RHA Health Services has expanded to include supported living, vocational and day programs, periodic respite, personal care services, targeted case management, residential ICF/IDD for infants and children up to age 15 who have acute or chronic health problems requiring 24/7 therapeutic intervention and skilled nursing care, and much more. In 2006, RHA began offering behavioral health services and is now the leading provider of high-quality supports and services for people with all kinds of behavioral health needs, serving over 80,000 people annually. By meeting the behavioral health needs of our consumers, we can greatly reduce or eliminate the fragmentation of services that leaves some individuals without total, holistic, truly person-centered care. RHA is a growing company, with the goal of growing operations in our current communities, as well as the greater Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. RHA has an organizational commitment to the dignity, independence, and equitable treatment of people, as well as their full inclusion into the communities around them. We provide a holistic, person-centered approach to care guided by a system of values that puts the needs of the people we support at the center of every decision.

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