- Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with coursework in Psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities with comorbid psychiatric disorders, physical disabilities and medical needs.
- Certification in BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) is required.
- Valid Virginia driver's license required.
- Successful completion of/ability to complete Pre-service training class, including completion of medication course, CPR, First Aid, TOVA and behavior interaction procedures.
- Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology
Behavior Specialist - Chesapeake, United States - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Description
Behavior Specialist
Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Behavior Specialist
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: $40,054-$55,274
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Southeastern VA Training Ctr
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
To facilitate the organizational objective of the psychology department by providing person-centered supports, under the direction of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, in collaboration with personal support team members and related clinical services.
To provide assistance with behavioral and support services to assigned individuals including Medication histories; data collection; data/chart analysis; psychiatric clinic preparation; staff training; monitoring of behavior support programs; support and guidance related to adaptive skills training; direct assistance during crises; and monitoring for persons diagnosed with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities, mental illness, and related medical problems.
To work closely with Director of Psychology to support service delivery by training staff to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSP) in all aspects of Activities of Daily Living and by collaborating with the PST and clinical team in the ongoing development of BSP's.
To utilize various coaching, modeling, and training techniques to assist participants with achieving treatment goals.To provide on-going specialized services for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities that includes assisting with comprehensive, efficient, effective, collaborative, and person-centered psychological/behavioral services.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center is a partner in the community-based system of supports for persons with intellectual disabilities and related developmental disabilities and their families who live in Virginia.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need.
All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:, or call DARS at
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption.
Contact Information
Name:
DaShanta White,HR Recruiter
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at
Note
: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time