Behavioral Support Specialist-FT (Group Home/Residentail Program)
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Function-:Provide enhanced direct care support and services to an individual in a residential setting who receives one-to-one support due to behavioral needs. Assist the individual in becoming a full community member while developing and maintaining the social skills necessary to foster natural relationships. A strong emphasis is placed on following the positive behavioral support plan written by the BCBA.Pay Rate-:$17.77 hourly rate with an additional $2.00 differential.Job Duties-:A. Supervision, Training, and Treatment of Persons with Disabilities. :- Responsible for direct supervision, care, and guidance of the assigned one-to-one program participant with complex behavioral and medical challenges.- Applies ethical and best practices relating to program participant rights and Agency policy regarding abuse prevention and liability issues in daily practices.- Implements agency safety program, practices, and procedures.- Utilizes agency protocols in urgent and emergency situations (medical, behavioral, environmental).- Follows program recommendations provided by IDT professionals (psychological, OT, speech, medical professionals, behaviorists, and physical therapy) as prescribed.- Follows the positive behavioral support plan developed by BCBA.- Uses common sense and sound decision-making in providing services to individuals with disabilities.- Ensures the health and safety of program participants utilizing best practices.- Communicate regularly with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and the director. Follows chain of command in daily procedures/processes/events.- Provides transportation services to the participant as required.- Provides hands-on instruction to the participant for ADLs and personal care.- Plans and carries out community experiences to address program participants' needs, personal preferences, and social integration.- Participate in meetings related to participants' service implementation.- Create daily reports that accurately describe participant interaction, behavior, and progress toward achieving set goals.- Must be Medication Administration Certified in CT per CT-DDS regulations. Administration of medication as prescribed.B. Recordkeeping.- Records data to assist in measuring baseline skill levels for assessment reports and initial testing. Assists in the development of program participant training methodologies and strategies.- Responsible for the collection and maintenance of all prescribed documentation daily for the assigned program participant, including, but not limited to, the following:- attendance recording- behavioral data- goal-related data- payroll/production data- anecdotal reports- incident and accident reports- seizure reports- general event reportsC. Other Responsibilities. :- Maintains all required training, delegations, and certifications.- Attends in-service training and applies the following concepts: emergency intervention, task analysis; positive behavioral support plan, community integration; agency goals and objectives; gentle teaching or the try another way; alternative forms of communication, and time studies.- Responsible for reading and becoming familiar with Staff Personnel Handbook and all other related Agency Policies and Procedures.- Carries out Quality Assurance and Outcome Measurement- Implements quality-control programs.- Maintains clean driving record throughout employment.Qualifications-:- High school diploma required; experience in intellectual disabilities field preferred.- Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.- Experience working with individuals with seizure disorders and complex medical and behavioral needs is highly preferred.- Work independently with minimal supervision.- Organize and prioritize projects.- Work productively with other agency-based entities.- Complete forms and perform general computer-entry tasks.- Maintain composure in high-pressure situations.- Communicate sensitive information using tact and sound judgment.- Implement alternative forms of communication to encourage personal choice.- Develop short and long-term plans.- Ability to deal with a wide variety of people as the Agency's representative.- Understand/instruct in basic intervention trends for individuals with intellectual disabilities (programmatic and behavioral).- Complete surveys and carry out outcome measurements- CPR/First Aid, PMT, and CT-DDS Medication Administration Certification.About Allied:Allied Community Services, Inc. is a private, nonprofit human services organization located in North Central Connecticut. Our agency, including Allied Community Resources, has been serving individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and individuals with acquired brain injuries since the early 1960s. You are encouraged to visit our website at Apply:NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Please use our online application to apply. Thanks for your interest!Allied Community Services, Inc. serves a diverse population in its programs. Applicants who have life experience, a multicultural background and are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Allied Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledPrevious experience as a caregiver, HHA - Home Health Aide helpful.Direct care counselor, habilitation specialist, developmental disabilities