Description
Summary:
This position is responsible for providing behavioral support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
This position is responsible for providing behavioral support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, which includes:
· Complete comprehensive assessments
· Develop positive behavioral support plans
· Provide training to individuals, families, direct support staff and other Individualized Support Team (IST) members
· Responsible for ensuring that all behavior support services identified and agreed upon by the client's team are delivered in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with all applicable internal and external regulations
· Utilize state-approved templates
· Complete all required documentation within state mandated timelines
· Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
Requirements
· Behavioral Competence: Extensive knowledge of human development, learning theories and behavioral principles.
· Assessment and Data Analysis: Ability to conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), collect, interpret, and use data or graphs to track progress and modify Behavior plans.
· Understanding professional codes of conduct, privacy laws, and health regulations.
· Apply time management skills.
· Effective written and verbal communication, along with active listening skills.
· Ability to work cooperatively and build positive working relationships with others.
· Sound problem-solving skills with adaptability to changing situations.
· Demonstrated empathy, patience, and understanding when working with others.
Education and Experience:
· Require a Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or other related majors.
· Prefer previous experience in a human services field and/or experience with individuals with disabilities
· A minimum of 2 years of experience providing behavior support services preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
· Be able to lift boxes, etc. not weighing more than 50lbs
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field
- Extensive knowledge of human development, learning theories, and behavioral principles
- Ability to conduct functional behavior assessments, collect and interpret data, track progress, and modify behavior plans
- Understanding of professional codes of conduct, privacy laws, and health regulations
- Time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication and active listening skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and build positive working relationships
- Problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing situations
- Empathy, patience, and understanding when working with others
- Previous experience in a human services field or with individuals with disabilities
- At least two years of experience providing behavior support services
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer
- Ability to lift boxes and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
What We Do
Enhance Therapies is a clinically oriented, patient-centered family of nationwide therapy companies. They partner with respected therapy operators to provide excellent care and exceptional service. With a focus on patient care and innovation, they support their partners with the necessary resources to increase their impact and expand into more communities.
