What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support Specialist II position at Montgomery County Board of Developmental...?
Responds to referrals as assigned. Makes on site observations of individuals. Develops structured environments and programmatic interventions to support individuals with challenging behaviors. Develops and completes functional assessments in order to determine the most appropriate teaching and support strategies. Distributes, collects and evaluates assessment data as required. Develops behavior strategies within the Individual Service Plan (ISP) for individuals assigned to caseload. Trains staff in teaching strategies and specific interventions necessary to correctly implement and monitor interventions.
Models and demonstrates specific interventions necessary to correctly implement and monitor the interventions. May be required to train and evaluate interventions on-site. Interdisciplinary Team member for assigned caseload. Team chair for all behavior intervention review meetings. Provides regular, routine in-service training for direct service staff and supervisors as established by the Board and the Department. Develops, revises and evaluates training modules (Personal Safety, Crisis Management). Provides annual refresher training in Personal Safety and Crisis Management. Instructs, demonstrates and evaluates emergency and prescribed physical interventions.
Provides parents, significant others, and residential providers with assistance and instruction in working with individuals with challenging behaviors. Acts as general conduct and resource to assigned facility/shift for information regarding procedures, interventions, and positive intervention development. Works in cooperation with other agencies to coordinate individual behavior interventions. Approved and monitors all behavior interventions for individuals on assigned caseload for effectiveness.
Works as a team member. Establishes and maintains positive, coordinated, effective relations with clients, families. Board staff, providers, supervisors and others.
Minimum Qualifications
BS/BA required, Masters preferred. (Preferred degree in Psychology, Education, or Special Education with emphasis in Psychology and Behavior Analysis/Management or related field). Minimum 3 years paid full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in developing and/or implementing behavior support strategies or plans required. Ability to obtain ODODD Service and Support Administration certification (must be maintained after employment).
Telework
In addition to periodic in-person meetings, this position requires remote work for the majority of work hours. Reliable internet service is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dayton, OH 45420
Salary : $24 - $36