What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST - PART TIME position at Community Resources of Staten Island?
We are seeking an Applied Behavioral Science Specialist - Part Time to join our team of caring professionals.
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!!
GENEROUS TIME OFF AND HOLIDAYS!!
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Report directly to Director of Clinical Services on all issues relating to the Individuals served and their behavioral status.
- On-call via Agency phone 24/7.
- Have working knowledge of NYS OPWDD Rules and Regulations governing the care of Individuals residing in and attending Community Resource programs.
- Follow Agency policies and procedures regarding Individual’s care.
- Have working knowledge of Individual’s diagnosis and plans of care.
- Review clinic forms and behavioral data for trends and discrepancies. Review data for all behavioral programs and modify plans as needed.
- Provide work schedule to Director of Clinical Services and notify them with schedule changes.
- Supervise Direct Support Staff in caring for the Individuals with behavioral issues and providing therapeutic targeted interventions and procedures.
- Document findings and results in on-going notes as needed and as per standards of care.
- Consult with and participate as members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- The ABSS shall participate in the planning and implementation of training for facility personnel, including:
- Understanding Behavior
- Human Growth and Development
- Human Sexuality
- General and specific characteristics of DD/Dual diagnosis
- Individual Specific Behavioral Plans
- Data Collection and Prompt Levels
- Complete Psychiatric Clinic forms with current information for upcoming psychiatric appointments.
- Oversee the scheduling of Psychiatric and Counseling appointments and follow through on recommendations.
- Attend Psychiatric appointments in person.
- Oversee clinic staff in so far as behavioral area only.
- Communicate on an on-going and as needed basis with the treatment team.
- Obtain consents for Behavioral plans and medications on at least an annual basis and as needed.
- Prepare packets and present them to the Human Rights Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a Masters Degree in a field of Psychology approved by the Department of Education.
OPWDD, AD/DD experience preferred
Salary : $31 - $34