What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDT Behavior Specialist position at Boys and Girls Village INC?
Description
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF PROGRAM:
Extended Day Treatment (EDT) provides services to children who have returned or are retuning home from out-of-home care and require a less intensive level of treatment or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health issues or emotional disturbances.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The EDT Behavior Specialist provides direct care, behavior management, therapeutic and recreational programming in a safe, orderly and nurturing environment in order to meet the goals of client specific treatment plans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides required assistance and supports to facilitate the client’s behavioral, emotional, and social development and learning, in accordance with an individualized treatment plan in a structured, intensive, therapeutic milieu setting and within the community, by working collaboratively through a multidisciplinary team.
- Co-leads groups and assists in supervising therapeutic milieu from a trauma informed framework
- Performs bus aide duties with transportation service incorporating treatment goals.
- Completes paperwork and documents all services and procedures in adherence with Medicaid, State statutes, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village standards.
- Performs tasks assigned by Milieu Supervisor and Program Manager
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides crisis intervention utilizing Cornell Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.
- Documents and discusses observations of client behaviors with clinicians.
- Keeps the Program Manager apprised of any and all situations, which involve the safety of any individuals in the program or community.
- Supervised by the Milieu Supervisor
- Prevents, intervenes and reports instances of child abuse or neglect.
- Carries out all additional assignments as directed.
- Medication Management, CPR/First Aid certified.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related specialty such as social work, counseling, human services or a related area; or associates degree; or high school diploma.
- 2 years of experience providing mental health services to children and/or adolescents.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record is also required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with children and families within a systems approach to treatment is preferred.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be in sufficient physical condition in order to engage in a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Must be able to climb several flights of stairs
- Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
- Evening and occasional weekends are required
- Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive to off campus sites for home visits and collaborative meetings
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule