IDD Behavior Specialist

1 month ago

Westfield, United States RHA Health Services Full time
We are hiring for:
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. 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.

RHA is Looking for an IDD Behavior Specialist to Join our Team

Payrate: $19.00

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:
  • 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
  • CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification
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.

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