Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist

BA/BS Degree in Psychology or Human Services OR Enrolled in 4-year degree in Psychology or Human Services field
Experience working within the field of I/DD
Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
Willing to take initiative
Highly flexible to varied work schedule
Experience in computer skills and ability to teach others
Strong writing ability
Must demonstrate assertiveness/leadership skills
Must demonstrate clinical skills.

To provide direct care services as needed.
To train staff, which includes using the EMOE training system to ensure that all clinical interventions are properly implemented.
To role model the use of person-centered philosophy and person-centered tools.
To develop written, individualized habilitative plans in accordance with the agency philosophy, as determined by individual need.
To conduct assessments, both behavioral and habilitative, via formal means and informal means, under the supervision of the BIS.
To design effective data collection systems that allows progress to be monitored.
To monitor the data collection, ensure that the data is totaled and summarized on a monthly basis, and that new data sheets are accessible to staff at the beginning of each month.
To oversee/maintain the completion of all required paperwork, including monthlies, Person-Centered materials, and ensure that all pertinent information is included on psychiatric anecdotals.
To provide the appropriate therapeutically documented level of an individual’s supervision to ensure and protect the individual’s health/safety and well-being.
To train new staff on Level 1 competencies.
Be a Resource to staff by providing clinical support in absence of the BIS/Supervisor.
Be the lead trainer of weekend staff on clinical interventions.

No preferred qualifications provided.