Overview

Job Title: Intensive Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Department: Outpatient and Behavior Services

Location: Main Campus

Reports to: Intensive Behavioral Interventions Manager

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: Salary / Exempt

Job Summary: Responsible for providing direct behavior management consultation services to clients, staff members, and family members.  These services include client observation, the development and documentation of specific behavior management plans, direct intervention with clients, education and training for staff, and service coordination, among others.  

Responsibilities

• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Provides comprehensive functional assessment of behavior for each client served.
• Maintains prescribed level of productivity.
• Provides training for staff regarding behavior management plans/approaches.
• Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, evaluate, and revise behavior programs as approved by the Manager or Director.
• Interacts professionally with parents, teachers, staff, and other providers.
• Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Provides written documentation of behavior management service via monthly reports.
• Submits documentation (behavior plans, monthly notes, etc.) in a timely fashion.
• Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.
• Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect, acknowledgment of rights, and dignity at all times.
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis; social work; psychology; counseling; or a related human services area of study approved by DCS.

Experience: Directly relevant applied experience in the implementation of behavioral interventions and working with individuals with intellectual difficulties preferred.

Equipment Familiarity: Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification if working in children’s residential home/unit licensed by Dept. of Child Services (DCS).
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required. 

Abilities:

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and self-awareness of personal bias. 
• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories.
• Ability to physically manage and restrain clients when necessary, including ability to assist in lifting, maneuvering, and physically supporting individuals up to 200 pounds; ability to lift up to 35 pounds.