IDD Behavior Specialist

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

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

Benefits

• 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)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

About RHA

RHA Health Services helps 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.