Behavioral Specialist

Essential Functions

• Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers
• Daily assessment of consumer's behavior via level system point sheets according to policy standards
• Aids consumers with personal care (bathing, toileting and personal hygiene items), medication use, chores, outings, and safety issues
• Trains on basic living skills according to the consumer's target goals, as identified by the treatment team
• Ensures completion of weekly summaries per program guidelines
• Demonstrates recognition of elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Applies time-out/protective hold/seclusion/restraint per AHS Policy and Procedures
• Collaborates effectively with the treatment team members
• Models appropriate behavior including communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Applies child/adolescent specific competencies
• Sets aside time for supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Works actively to enhance skills
• Documents in a timely and clear manner per AHS policy
• Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
• Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations, and individual differences
• Gentle and calm with consumers and families
• Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities
• Participates in AHS committees as applicable
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Follows AHS policies and procedures
• Attends appropriate in-services, trainings, and other workshops

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking which are in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes
• Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side
• Occasional need to be able to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
• Occasionally, maintain back extension while being on stomach with one's own body weight on hips and legs for several minutes
• Occasionally, kneel and reach to same side toward the floor
• Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally during shift
• Strong grasp is needed to use keys to open doors throughout the facility, and to maintain constant contact with the consumer during a take down procedure or with other hold techniques
• Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during a shift

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline
• Must be at least age 23
• Maintain a valid, verifiable driver license and maintain a clear driving record