IDD Behavior Specialist

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IDD Behavior Specialist

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!  

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.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: High School Diploma or GED Required and one year of experience with the population served preferred. Graduate degrees in related areas preferred.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear

Do you enjoy helping others and are looking for an opportunity to put your organizational and assessment skills to use where you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

RHA Health Services is looking for a driven, resourceful and passionate Behavior Specialist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team focused on monitoring, implementing and documenting behavior programs and behavioral support systems for our direct home care teams.

In this dynamic role you will work closely with the psychologist collecting and recording data, as well as completing monthly progress reviews for summarization by the psychologist.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first!

Job Responsibilities

As a Behavior Specialist, you will be 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.

Additional responsibilities of the Behavior Analyst include:

• 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

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Successful candidates for the Behavior Specialist role are able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, families, guardians and the general public. Someone who can develop organizational and communication skills that foster teamwork will be a good fit for this role.

Additional requirements for the Behavior Specialist role include:

• 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
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification

Benefits

RHA Health Services Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected.

In the Behavior Specialist role we understand your desire to continue to grow with the organization; we are known for providing high quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organization.The comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
• Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
• Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities

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.