Behavior Consultants are responsible for effecting positive behavioral change in people supported; providing supportive interventions to staff, families and/or natural supports; and complying with Federal, State, and Diversified Enterprises policies, regulations and/or procedures. Behavior Consultants assist in assuring consistency in implementation of behavioral support plans (BSP) as well as established Person-Centered Plans (PCP), Individual Service Plans (ISP), and following all human rights, safety and health-related policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts functional assessments and other diagnostic assessments of behavior.
- Develops, monitors, and modifies behavioral supports plans and assesses adherence to behavioral supports plans.
- Provides positive behavioral supports consultation through the delivery of on-site training to direct care staff and informal care providers in implementation of the behavior plan.
- Reviews data collected, conducts data analysis, and conducts routine reviews of program efficacy and adjustments to the plan based on review findings.
- Assists in debriefing teams in situations in which crisis intervention and / or crisis management techniques are utilized.
- Report evidence of abuse, neglect and other health and safety issues immediately. Complete incident reports and give them to supervisor timely for review.
- On Call responsibilities as assigned up to 24 hours per day.
- Participate in individual service plan meetings (multi-disciplinary teams) to develop support plans for residents.
- Collaborates with and provides pertinent data/information to outside agencies including but not limited to Regional Behavioral Professionals, residential supervisors, hospital administrators, law enforcement agencies, emergency management systems, and school system representatives about the progress or needs of individuals served.
- Interact with the individuals supported in a manner, including language and tone of voice, which is consistent with respect for the person supported.
- Responsible for completion of documentation pertaining to overall behavioral support of the individuals and for related duties
- Utilize appropriate verbal de-escalation skills and behavior management techniques including use of passive physical restraint when de-escalation and/or physical intervention is necessary for crisis intervention and / or crisis management.
- Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries and awareness regarding people supported, families, co-workers, and community resources, etc...
- If applicable, provide transportation for individuals following transportation policies and procedures.
- Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations and procedures as well as the policies and procedures of Diversified Enterprises, Inc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 21 years or older
- Maintains valid driver’s license and insurable under their auto insurance.
- Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
- Clear tuberculosis screening
Education and Experience:
- Must have a Master's Degree
- Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Skills Knowledge & Abilities:
- Working knowledge of developmental disabilities current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst license.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of computers to allow employees to access computer systems and applications to complete documentation, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training.
- Ability to work as a team member, maintaining effective inter and intra-agency working relationships
- Ability to achieve and maintain certifications necessary for the job (including, but not limited to, First Aid, CPR, MANDT, Medication Administration).
- Ability to collect, summarize, and graph behavioral data.
- Knowledge of functional behavioral assessment and behavior modification as well as the practical application of developmental and social behavior assessments, support plan development, and program implementation.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Safety: Security, Environment, and Health: Maintains an environment that is healthy, safe, peaceful and comfortable. Gains and maintains knowledge of health and medical issues for all individual(s) supported with Behavioral Supports, notifies appropriate supervisor and/or nurse of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s) supported. Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments
- Rights, Dignity and Respect: Uses knowledge of relevant rights and laws (ADA, HIPAA, Olmstead, etc.) to ensure that individuals rights are respected. Incorporates time, space, and opportunity for privacy in the life of individual(s) supported, maintains strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported, Knows, advocates and respects the rights of individual(s) supported, treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect
- Leadership: manages change, solves problems and making decisions, enhances business skills and knowledge, values diversity and difference and managing effective teams and work groups
- Quality and Quality of work: Correctness in performance of work duties and responsibilities, Tasks are completed with a minimum of errors, maintains a level of production that is sufficient to accomplish assigned duties, meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity, Produces necessary results in spite of unforeseen changes.
- Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring Agency policies and all regulatory requirements.
- Planning and Organizing: Sets priorities and defines actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
- Attention to Detail: Take responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
- Initiative: Does more than is required or expected in the job. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment, task, or job description without being asked.
- Customer Service and Excellence: Exhibits professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and supervisors. Maintains the property of the agency and of the individual(s) supported, Networks with coworkers, the community and other professionals to find better ways to include individual(s) supported in routine life activities, is responsive and helps colleagues to manage crises
- Professionalism: Provides positive and appropriate feedback to coworkers, team members, supervisors and agency representatives, participates in and completes periodic training and certification as required, Mentors and trains new staff to ensure that the workplace is a positive and productive environment. Attends and participates in all assigned meetings, sharing ideas, discussing issues openly and honestly. Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines, reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor, displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency
- Trauma-Informed: Behavior support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety and creates opportunities for individuals supported to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.
- Teamwork: Works as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
- Written Communication: Expresses ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well-organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.
- Accountability: Handles and maintains individual/agency finances ethically, honestly and accurately with appropriate documentation and receipts, follows all agency policies and procedures, provides emergency coverage when requested by management, takes initiative in performing additional tasks as needed or as assigned. Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation
- Problem Solving: Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Results Driven: Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence. Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Interpersonal Communication: Develops and maintains positive relationships. Exchanges ideas and opinions in a positive and inclusive manner.
Environmental: 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. The incumbent typically works in indoor and outdoor community locations that may include outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet, hot and/or humid conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have good reaction response to protect personal space. May have to use MANDT trained techniques to physically intervene with individuals supported who may be a danger to themselves or others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
License/Certification:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (Required)
Work Location: In person
