Overview

$85,000 per yr

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 12 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours. 

Responsibilities

General Statement of Duties: Coordinates services and supports of the DDS/DMH Intensive Community Wrap-Around Supports program. Supervises staff and provides Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) training and supports.

Responsibilities:

Program Management1. Utilize recovery principals in partnership with Persons and members of the team to improve Persons’ health and wellness; achieve symptom stabilization and self-management; develop and/or restore skills impacted by their development/intellectual disability, Autism, and/or mental illness; live a self-directed life; and strive to reach their full potential. 2. Ensure that a culture of quality is maintained by using evidence-based and other best practices within the services being provided.3. Increase the level of involvement and decision-making by persons served in their treatment planning and in service delivery. Oversee and supervise the daily management and operation of the DDS/DMH Intensive Community Wrap-Around Supports program.4. Facilitate all referrals, enrollments and discharges per regulations.5. Oversee development, implementation and coordination of comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans.6. Ensure the quality of Persons care throughout the program with an emphasis on issues of health and safety. Collaborate on the development and implementation of person served Risk and Safety Plans as needed. 7. Oversee the quality of clinical record systems related to program licensing requirements.8. Work cooperatively with referral and collateral sources to evaluate and coordinate the appropriate admission and treatment of all Persons referred to the program.9. Oversee the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies for assigned sites, which include, but are not limited to training requirements, medication administration, medication security, and corresponding documentation.10. Collaborate and network with community and support teams to enhance treatment plans.

11. Recruit, interview and select program employees and complete and process required personnel documentation in an accurate and timely manner.12. Provide ongoing supervision, feedback and guidance to employees, complete orientation, and annual reviews.13. Ensure ongoing program compliance with regulatory standards.14. Oversee and coordinate all aspects of service delivery matters at the program.15. Assume on-call responsibilities as assigned. 16. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Standard precautions must be utilized, and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.17. Follow funder and agency protocol for reporting significant incidents and alleged abuse and/or neglect. 18. Transport persons served as needed. 19. Monitor program expenditures in accordance with contract allocations.

Clinical Positive Behavior Supports20. Develop, train, implement, monitor, and update behavioral support plans and guidelines according to BAMSI standards for Positive Behavior Supports. 21. Provide assessment of person served behavioral health needs annually at the time of the ISP meeting and as needed.22. Anticipate issues of clinical risk and attend to crisis or emergency situations with appropriate clinical treatment, supervision, and in accordance with Positive Behavior Support procedures. Provide clinical supervision and model intervention techniques for staff during crisis situations. 23. Develop, train, monitor, and evaluate Targeted and Intensive support plans as needed. 24. Coordinate psychiatric inpatient admissions as needed.25. Attend and participate in Universal Supports, Targeted Supports, and Intensive Supports meetings as assigned.26. Attend and participate in Human Rights and Risk meetings as assigned and needed. 27. Participate in the vetting of referrals to BAMSI residential homes and within BAMSI residential services.28. Ensure a Trauma-Informed Screening and a Behavioral Assessment Screening is completed on intake and updated as needed using assessment tools prescribed by CL&DS Clinical Department.29. Participate in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) initiatives; ensure Functional Behavior Assessments are completed and documented as required. Ensure Targeted and Intensive levels of PBS are assessed through collection of observable and measurable data, recorded systematically, graphed, and reviewed by appropriate, designated PBS teams.30. Develop, train, monitor, evaluate, and revise Targeted and Intensive Behavior Support Plans and PBS Profile Guidelines in compliance with DDS Regulations and in collaboration with person served, clinical team members, direct care staff, family members, and other stakeholders using the designated forms provided by the clinical department.31. Participate with team members to identify, and avoid where possible, triggers to emotional and behavioral dysregulation. 32. Collaborate with team members to provide therapeutic supports to an individual when in emotional or behavioral dysregulated states as well as assistance to successfully resume baseline states of functioning. 33. Submit Behavior Support Plans to a DDS Peer Review Committee and follow Committee recommendations according to established timelines.34. Submit restrictive practices to the BAMSI and/or statewide DDS Human Rights Committee for review as required by and specified in DDS 115 CMR: Standards and Services 2020.35. Obtain written consent for procedures included in Targeted or Intensive Behavior Support Plans as specified in DDS 115 CMR: Standards and Services 2020 and BAMSI current PBS Action Plan using the designated consent form of the clinical department.

Qualifications

• A Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC, LICSW, or above) with at least 5 years of experience working with individuals with Autism and/or severe mental illness, as well as a demonstrated working knowledge and background in developmental disabilities. Licensed in Massachusetts.
• Positive Behavior Supports qualified Clinician
• Demonstrated ability to function independently at a high level of competence.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and have own means of transportation.
• Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately to keep documentation up to date and understandable.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons served, families, service providers and funding source personnel.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to record data, use electronic medical records, use electronic time and attendance software, and receive and send electronic mail, is required.
• Effective listening and critical thinking skills.
• Preference given to candidates with lived experience and fluency in languages prevalent in Southeastern MA.

EEO

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.