Caregiver/Behavioral Health

• $21.00/hourly - $22.25/hourly B.O.E.

Available Shifts:

• PM Shift 4:00pm - 12:00am
• NOC Shift 12:00pm-8:00am

Requirements for Creating a Legacy, Inc.

• Weekends REQUIRED
• Holidays REQUIRED
• Valid CA Driver's License REQUIRED

POSITION OVERVIEW

Behavior Modifications Specialists observe, assess, and provide support to adults who have emotional or behavioral issues; offer supported living services directly to individuals; are hired with prior special needs work experience; complete trainings as assigned in order to ensure minimal risk of endangerment to the Individual's health, safety, and devise behavior plans for the client while evaluating the effectiveness of the current ISP. Behavior Modification Specialists will teach, support, and plan with the Individual on a daily basis in order to enhance each Individual's chosen living arrangement. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Determines behavior capabilities of clients as they function at home and work. 

• Designs behavioral interventions for clients. 

• Implements behavioral support plans. 

• Assist individuals to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assist with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. 

• Measures goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are being met. 

• Coordinates between co-workers to implement behavioral interventions. 

• Communicates with parents and case managers in regards to clients progress. 

• Analyzes the behavioral interventions to determine their success. 

• Assists clients in identifying inappropriate behaviors and develop better behavior alternatives. 

• Designs programs and special curriculum to meet the individual needs of clients. 

• Records, monitors, and evaluates the progress of clients through submission of consumer notes. 

• Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment to the proper authorities. 

• Monitors clients behavior and maintains discipline. 

• Assumes continuing responsibility for maintaining an attractive, interesting area in which to work with clients; shares in performance of routine housekeeping, monitoring and clerical tasks; 

• Follows up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external client needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner 

• Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company. 

• Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers 

• Maintains a professional code of ethics; and 

• Performs related work as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid CA Driver's License (Required).

Education and/or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent (required). 
• Experience with Individuals with High Behaviors (Required).