Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions: 

• Conduct functional assessments for the purpose of behavior support planning, design and monitoring (involving observation, interview with staff).
• Observe staff working with individuals to ensure BSP is being followed.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Provision of weekly feedback and modeling 
• Facilitate and instruct in groups
• Attend psychiatry and speech/communication appointments
• Teach groups of staff during in-services on plans, general behavior support methods, etc.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, IDTs, annual meetings
• Attend Medication Review and Behavior Review when needed
• Advocate for medication reductions when appropriate
• Attend monthly psychology meetings with supervisor and peers
• Arrange all formal testing required
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, procedures for handling emergencies
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations in the psychology, communication, and life safety areas of support.
• Working knowledge of DDI’s policies on the treatment of problem behavior
• Assist with Crisis Prevention and Management as needed (CRP only)
• Independently works the hours and times necessary to meet the needs caseload
• Responds to calls in a timely and reliable manner
• Paperwork Requirements:
• Collect data on behavior-environment functional relations
• Author behavior support plans based on positive behavior support
• Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of behavior support plan
• Update monthly statement of objectives (i.e., behavioral goals) by the end of the first week of the following month
• Complete annual assessment and summaries in a timely manner
• Coordinate and write functional communication programs
• Implement and monitor ongoing data collection to assess progress of communication programs
• Ensure consistency between existing communication plan and needs identified in behavior support plan
• Ensure that parent/guardian consent for behavior support plans is obtained annually or following significant change to plan 
• Monthly analysis of need for referral to Behavior Review Committee 
• Ensure that Medication Subcommittee approvals are in place prior to psychotropic medication being begun or increased
• Coordination of review and monitoring usage of SCIP-R

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Psychology or related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience providing behavioral support in DD/MR field required
• Must possess a demonstrable knowledge of basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, and good oral and written communication skills

Essential Physical Demands:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the individuals, i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet.
• Must be able to kneel, twist, and bend.
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.