Behavior Specialist - 1876 Genesee and Orleans Counties

(Part Time with the possibility of Full Time)

Summary:  Provide behavioral services, training and support to individuals (both individually and in groups) and their family members (when applicable) who receive Family Support and Community Services.  Provide behavioral training and support to staff working with individuals receiving Family Support and Community Services. Ensure regulatory compliance as well as individual and family satisfaction with services.

Essential Functions: 

• Complete required intake with individuals and families that are referred for behavioral services.
• Complete observation visits at program/school/home as necessary.

• Develop behavioral programs for individuals and families to utilize in the home and for staff to utilize at non-certified community and home-based programs.
• Provide hands-on training for families and staff on specific behavior programs.
• Teach team members on the documentation and communication requirements for the behavior program to be effective.
• Provide information and referral information to family members and other service providers as necessary. 
• Collaborate with other clinical and program staff to provide additional services to ensure that the individual’s and families’ needs are met.
• Promote cooperation and successful interaction by maintaining open and positive communication with people receiving services, family members, personnel in the Agency and people outside as appropriate.
• Obtain and maintain any applicable certifications. 
• Participates in Life Plan (LP) reviews and Team Meetings for individuals and families actively being supported and as requested. 
• Develop variety of training and programming options for individuals in the program.
• Develop variety of educational trainings for staff and family members on relevant behavioral/disability related topics. 
• Fulfill all record keeping and documentation requirements for the program. 
• Participate in Staff Meetings as requested
• Work within the constraints of the program budget.
• Adhere to agency and program policies and procedures.
• Attend agency trainings as requested.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with Agency Code of Conduct
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions:

• Serve on Committees as requested.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Reports to: Director of Community Services

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer Skills

• Email & Calendaring skills as evidenced by creating and sending messages, working with address books, message handling, creating and using personal folders, scheduling appointments, working with meeting requests and managing tasks.

• Microsoft Word skills as evidenced by the ability to produce business letters, tables and charts, check spelling, set tabs, change page orientation, sort, save, open and organize electronic files.

• Electronic Medical Records skills as evidenced by the ability to use agency EMR software to accurately maintain individual records, review billing and identify areas for improvement. 

Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience delivering behavioral supports in an IDD setting desirable 
• Basic knowledge of OPWDD services, regulations and practices, or ability to learn these in a reasonable timeframe is required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to families and staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing 25% of the day.  Sitting 50% of the day.  Walking 25% of the day.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, reach and lift.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds; and 10 pounds frequently.  
• Visual acuity necessary to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned; as well as view a computer terminal, extensive reading, preparing and analyzing data and figures.

Working Conditions:

• Generally working in a typical office/program environment.
• May involve frequent travel to off-site locations including, community sites and personal residences. 
• Flexibility is schedule to meet with families and individuals when they are available, which may include evenings and weekends. 
• Requires use of personal vehicle. 

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Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited program in a field of psychology, behavioral studies or other applicable discipline.
• At least two years of experience in the assessment of people with disabilities/behavioral challenges.
• Experience developing behavioral programs. 
• Good listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and good math and reading abilities, basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with others to develop collaborative solutions. 
• Strong public speaking skills
• Ability to work independently