IDD Behavior Specialist/PAHrtners Deaf Services

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IDD Behavior Specialist/PAHrtners Deaf Services

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!

*Must be Proficient in American Sign Language.*

In-services, monitors, and implements behavior programs and behavioral support systems. Collects and records data for summarization by the psychologist and/or completion of monthly progress reviews by performing the following duties. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job. Responsible for working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team and other clinical staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardizing procedures, expediting habilitation plan implementation and work-flow to improve efficiency of home care staff.

*Must be Proficient in American Sign Language.*

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:

Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology.

A Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.

Must have a bachelor's degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has a master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology, or who is a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker (master's level or higher) or who has a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.

In addition to the education and licensing criteria above, behavioral specialists must also meet the following standards:

• Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

• Complete training in positive behavioral support.

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 #HPDSP

Pre-employment screening:

Complete criminal background

Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)

Drug testing

Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.

Proof of employment history or references (if required)

Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. 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, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.