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Behavior Specialist Assistant
The Behavior Specialist Assistant-Residential is responsible to evaluate behavioral issues, assist with the development and implementation of behavior plans, complete required documentation, furnish data for psychiatric consults, develop and implement in-service training, assist in educating treatment team members and participate in Agency activities.
Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
Behavior Specialist Assistant
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Garrett Owen, Nichole Kingston, Nicole DeRosa, Tia Beckwith
Location
Kelberman Auburn
About the Organization
Kelberman is a leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate behavioral issues for all individuals in a specified IRA and Dah Habilitation program.
- Develop and implement individual behavior plans and on-going services through consultation with staff, evaluation of data, and observation of behavior problems.
- Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.
- Furnish data for individuals’ psychiatric consults and provide counseling services.
- Develop and implement inservice training on behavior management to staff.
- Assist in educating treatment team members about services or issues within the scope of behavior management and mental health.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.
- Evaluate behavioral issues for all individuals in a specified residential and day program.
- Provide SCIP training to staff in a specified residential and day program to implement behavioral programs.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and Agency regulations and operating standards.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health)
Work Environment/Hazards
- Job related tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or the potential for skin or mucous membrane contact from spills or splashes of these substances.
- May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Upstate Cerebral Palsy sites.
- OSHA Exposure Category I
Physical/Mental Demands
- Must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English language. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.
- May have to lift up to 60 lbs. and maybe exposed to hazardous health conditions and / or verbal or physical aggression as well as provide direct care of consumers requiring visual and auditory monitoring, as well as direct hygienic care of consumers.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
Educational Requirements
- Four year degree in psychology, or a related field such as behavior science, social work, child life, education, nursing, human development, or therapeutic recreation.
- 12 month paid or unpaid experience in a program or setting supporting persons with disability.
- Candidates who have completed all but 15 credit hours of the BA degree requirements must show proof of credit completion and complete their graduation requirements for the BA degree within 18 months of being placed into the BSA position.
- Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License. This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health)
Compensation
- $17.00 per hour
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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