- Develops behavior support plans and programs for the management of individuals with challenging behaviors
- Intervenes during individuals' inappropriate and/ or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible
- Supervises daily activities of individuals, while providing assistance and training
- Supervises daily activities of individuals providing assistance and training in areas such as, but not limited to activities of daily living, self-care skills, and communication. Relation to positive and successful behavior approaches and modeling for staff.
- Intervenes during individuals' inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment. Coordinates development and monitors behavior modification programs as needed.
- Assures individuals' overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to staff.
- With assistance from the Behavior Intervention Specialist, Coordinator of Behavior Services, and/or School Psychologist, develops behavior support plans and programs with an emphasis on proactive strategies for the management of individuals with challenging behaviors. Observes and works directly with individuals in their home and in the community.
- Monitors data collection and documentation to make necessary changes to the behavior plans on as needed basis.
- Provides regular and routine staff training in order to ensure understanding and support with respect to implementation of behavior plans.
- Monitors and assists in the assessment of the individuals' behavior.
- Evaluates program data and progress.
- Assures confidentiality of information about individuals.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)
- Mental Requirements:
- Human Relations Skills:
- All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
- Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
- Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.
AE - Behavior Intervention Technician - Cheektowaga, NY, United States - Dayforce
Description
The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive services for over 65 years.The Arc Erie County is currently seeking Behavior Intervention Technician for our School program located in Cheektowaga, NY. Why Achieve with The Arc Erie County? Becoming a Behavior Intervention Technician for us means:
Qualified candidates will need:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related course of study and one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled population or similar population and two years of managing individuals with problem behaviors in a school or professional setting or combination thereof
OR
Associate's Degree in Psychology or a related course of study and two years experience working with the developmentally disabled or similar population and two years of managing individuals with problem behaviors in a school or professional setting or combination thereof.
OR
High School Diploma and three years experience working with the developmentally disabled or similar population and at least three years managing individuals with problem behaviors in a school or professional setting or combination thereof.
PLUS
First Aid Certification, CPR, and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) must be taken as provided by the agency within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.
See full Job Description listed below:
Job Description
Job Title:
Behavior Intervention Technician
Department:
Clinical and/or Education
Job Grade:
4
Position Summary:
The Behavior Intervention Technician assists with the behavioral services provided to the individuals within the Residential, Day Habilitation, and Education Programs. Duties include assessment, development and monitoring of behavior support plans that have been developed by a Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Coordinator of Behavior Services and/or School Psychologist. Helps ensure continuity between programs that serve the same individual and actively works with individuals, families and agency staff as assigned. May provide direct supervision to Program individuals in all facets of daily living in the area of behavior supports and to the direct care staff providing services.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Dependent on the Programs/individuals assigned the Behavior Technician may receive direct supervision from Behavior Intervention Specialist, Coordinator of Behavior Services or a member of the School Administration team. Provides support to all staff members employed with assistance and direction from the Behavior Intervention Specialist, Coordinator of Behavior Services, and/or School Psychologist.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related course of study and one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled population or similar population and two years of managing individuals with problem behaviors in a school or professional setting or combination thereof
OR
Associate's Degree in Psychology or a related course of study and two years experience working with the developmentally disabled or similar population and two years of managing individuals with problem behaviors in a school or professional setting or combination thereof.
OR
High School Diploma and three years experience working with the developmentally disabled or similar population and at least three years managing individuals with problem behaviors in a school or professional setting or combination thereof.
PLUS
First Aid Certification, CPR, and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) must be taken as provided by the agency within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.
Essential Job Functions:
Agency Principles:
The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.
I have received and reviewed the above job description and essential physical demand form
I can perform the assigned job duties. I agree to the job responsibilities therein.
______WITHOUT reasonable accommodations.
_______WITH reasonable accommodations.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please explain:
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"The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer"
The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.