What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisting Director of Behavioral Supports position at SPIN?
The mission of the Assisting Director (AD) for Adult Behavioral Supports is to lead, manage functions, train and support staff and those individuals at SPIN that receive Behavioral Supports. Through set standards and best practices the AD will ensure via the Behavioral Team that the positive approaches and interventions provided will assist each person to live an inclusive life of their choice.
Accountabilities of a Behavioral Supports Assisting Director
- Manages caseload assignments, associated reports such as Progress Notes, revenue billing (when required) and productivity of Behavior Specialist Consultants (BSCs) including self.
- Reviews Behavioral Incident Reports and assures appropriate follow-up.
- Provides supervision and consultation to BSCs to enhance their professional growth while assuring compliance with SPIN’s policies and best practice standards.
- Develops and conducts ongoing training and guidelines for individuals, their Teams and all applicable staff regarding how to implement intervention plans, attainment of behavior goals and general education pertaining to Intellectual Disability, Autism and behavioral issues.
Participates in On-Call procedures and crisis management as needed, determined or requested.
The Tools you Need:
- A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology.
- Successful completion of and Certification in Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and training in positive behavioral supports.
- Previous experience (at least 2 years) working with adults as a Behavior Specialist Consultant and has experience with co-occurring behavioral health disorders and/or Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.
- Previous field related supervisory experience (at least 2 years) is preferred and needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, own/use a vehicle in good working order and current auto insurance.
- Vaccination against Covid
Expectations of a Behavioral Supports Assisting Director
- Coordination of a flexible and varied work schedule that ensures on-the-job responsibilities are met and accomplished is required.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as with management and staff Teams.
- Needs to be adept at organization and organizational skills.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with computer systems such as MS Office and other systems used at SPIN in order to maintain, update and complete position accountabilities.