What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Services Manager position at The Arc Wayne?
Why Join Our Team:
The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.
Benefits:
Generous Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
10 Paid holidays
Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training
Bereavement Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Agency Match
And so much more!
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility to meet program needs
A Day in the Life of a Behavioral Services Manager:
As a full-time Behavioral Services Manager you will oversee behavioral support services to individuals supported.
Responsible for employment, orientation, scheduling, training and supervision of Behavioral Intervention Specialist(s).
Performs initial, semiannual and annual functional behavioral assessments of individuals. Provides written recommendations to corresponding program staff.
Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior support plans. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency, and appropriateness of plans. Trains staff on how to implement the plans.
Develops, reviews, and revises written behavior medication monitoring plans. Helps to ensure the integration, consistency, and appropriateness of plans. Trains staff on how to implement the plans.
Provides ongoing training to Direct Support Professionals in conjunction with program managers in supporting challenging behavior and assists with developing therapeutic crisis intervention strategies.
Provides onsite support to teams outside of non-traditional hours on and as needed basis, including periodic site visits and coaching opportunities with Direct Support Professionals.
Who We Are Looking For:
Master's Degree from a program in a clinical and/or treatment field of psychology, social work, or school psychology or a NYS license in Mental Health Counseling. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Training in assessment techniques and behavioral program development.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
One year supervisory experience.
Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards
Vision and Core Values:
Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...
Respect
Integrity
Diversity
Innovation
Empowerment