Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc.
Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist
Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc., Riverhead, New York, United States, 11901
Description
Job Title:
Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist
Department:
Behavioral Supports
Reports To:
Manager of Behavior Supports
FLSA Status:
Non - Exempt
Education:
Bachelor's Level
The Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist (ABIS) is responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of all behavior support services for the people they support, under supervision of the Manager of Behavior Supports or BIS and a Licensed Psychologist or LCSW. This includes, but is not limited to: psychological evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, behavior support programs and strategies, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case reviews and other interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, training and consultation with other team members. The BIS will work in collaboration with the person and their circle of support to ensure the highest quality of clinical services in a manner that is consistent and aligned with agency mission and vision, and the philosophy of the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)
Hourly Rate: $27.00
Location: This position requires travel to various EEDA locations, which include Manorville and Riverhead.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available after 90-day orientation. 403(b) retirement plan. 18-days of paid time off (PTO). 7 NYS Paid Sick days. Paid holidays. Commitment Bonus. Referral Bonus. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Life insurance. Responsibilities:
These are some of but not limited to the various responsibilities of an ABIS
Review and analyze baseline data on target maladaptive behavior to establish current frequency, duration and existing contingencies. Analyze potential existing functions of maladaptive behavior (including any current, unplanned and planned contingencies) utilizing baseline procedures and formulating a written Functional Behavioral Assessment. Recognize and operationally define a person's maladaptive behavior and possible alternate adaptive behavior based on direct observations of behavior, review of records, and verbal/written input from the person receiving services, and team members, including direct support staff. Assist the BIS' to develop, implement, and assist in the training of team members in the implementation of formal Behavior Modification Programs (e.g. Behavior Support Plan, Behavior Support Staff Action, Behavior Support System Management Plan, Behavior Support Desensitization Plan, etc.). Monitor the progress of the people supported and team members' implementation of behavior support plans by providing staff observation and feedback; make timely revisions of plans as indicated to ensure that they are progressing. Instruct staff in specific, proactive, active, reactive, and data collection procedures that emphasize proactive interventions to encourage the development of adaptive skills that will serve the same function as the target maladaptive behavior. Provide regular and as needed consultation regarding issues such as crisis intervention, behavior modification programs, diagnostics, and teaching/training programs for the people we support. Assist in remote/virtual programing to enhance the lives of those we support. Any other responsibilities requested by the Manager of Behavioral Supports and Management staff. Requirements
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services field or New York license in Mental Health Counseling. Knowledge of behavior modification and support planning is preferred. Diagnostics and counseling experience strongly desired. Prior experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Must have a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Must be available for on-call responsibilities 24 hours, 7 days a week. Valid New York License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Job Title:
Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist
Department:
Behavioral Supports
Reports To:
Manager of Behavior Supports
FLSA Status:
Non - Exempt
Education:
Bachelor's Level
The Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist (ABIS) is responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of all behavior support services for the people they support, under supervision of the Manager of Behavior Supports or BIS and a Licensed Psychologist or LCSW. This includes, but is not limited to: psychological evaluations, functional behavioral assessments, behavior support programs and strategies, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case reviews and other interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, training and consultation with other team members. The BIS will work in collaboration with the person and their circle of support to ensure the highest quality of clinical services in a manner that is consistent and aligned with agency mission and vision, and the philosophy of the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)
Hourly Rate: $27.00
Location: This position requires travel to various EEDA locations, which include Manorville and Riverhead.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available after 90-day orientation. 403(b) retirement plan. 18-days of paid time off (PTO). 7 NYS Paid Sick days. Paid holidays. Commitment Bonus. Referral Bonus. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Life insurance. Responsibilities:
These are some of but not limited to the various responsibilities of an ABIS
Review and analyze baseline data on target maladaptive behavior to establish current frequency, duration and existing contingencies. Analyze potential existing functions of maladaptive behavior (including any current, unplanned and planned contingencies) utilizing baseline procedures and formulating a written Functional Behavioral Assessment. Recognize and operationally define a person's maladaptive behavior and possible alternate adaptive behavior based on direct observations of behavior, review of records, and verbal/written input from the person receiving services, and team members, including direct support staff. Assist the BIS' to develop, implement, and assist in the training of team members in the implementation of formal Behavior Modification Programs (e.g. Behavior Support Plan, Behavior Support Staff Action, Behavior Support System Management Plan, Behavior Support Desensitization Plan, etc.). Monitor the progress of the people supported and team members' implementation of behavior support plans by providing staff observation and feedback; make timely revisions of plans as indicated to ensure that they are progressing. Instruct staff in specific, proactive, active, reactive, and data collection procedures that emphasize proactive interventions to encourage the development of adaptive skills that will serve the same function as the target maladaptive behavior. Provide regular and as needed consultation regarding issues such as crisis intervention, behavior modification programs, diagnostics, and teaching/training programs for the people we support. Assist in remote/virtual programing to enhance the lives of those we support. Any other responsibilities requested by the Manager of Behavioral Supports and Management staff. Requirements
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, school psychology, applied psychology, or related human services field or New York license in Mental Health Counseling. Knowledge of behavior modification and support planning is preferred. Diagnostics and counseling experience strongly desired. Prior experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Must have a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Must be available for on-call responsibilities 24 hours, 7 days a week. Valid New York License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.