- Trains staff in areas such as but not limited to: Behavior Support Plans, mental health disorders, and functional behavior assessment. Provides hands-on training and observation in any direct service area to ensure appropriate implementation of service plans.
- Develops and assists in the development of a meaningful and realistic plan of service to maximize independence, productivity and community inclusion based on current assessment and collaboration with internal and external team members.
- Ensures behavior guidelines are reviewed according to the timeframes established in regulations for performance against goals to determine what changes should be made to provide a more effective experience for the people we support and ensures updates are communicated to staff in a timely manner.
- Acts as liaison between Behavior Intervention Specialist and direct service staff to ensure observations and information is communicated in a timely manner.
- Ensure behavior documentation is completed thoroughly. Follow up with staff and/or management if documentation is not complete or requires clarification. Notify Behavior Intervention Specialist with any concerns found in behavior documentation.
- Respond to crisis situations and model appropriate responses for crises for other staff. Ensure that staff are comfortable in responding to a crisis
- Associates' Degree in human services or related field with three years utilizing behavior support plans; or an acceptable combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities is required.
- Valid NYS driver's license required.
- Must have access to timely and reliable transportation to transport self to multiple sites.
- Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to: AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR
Behavior Technician Faiport FT - Fairport, NY, United States - Arc of Monroe County
Description
Work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide person centered support; promoting confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting the individual to lead a self-directed life.
Support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for justice, fairness and equity and full community participation.A DSP will show respect, integrity and responsibility for the individuals they support, other staff members and the community they work in.