CTR Behavior Specialist

About The Position:

Oak Hill is seeking a Behavior Specialist who will work 40 hours, Monday-Friday 8a-4p with flexibility required.  This individual will assess the behavioral needs of and design interventions for program individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and/or mental health diagnoses as a means of enhancing the lives of people receiving services. The Behavior Specialist is familiar with and utilizes principles of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and in working with people who have forensic issues. This program is a 3-bed transitional program that is designed to provide clinical treatment and functional skills training tailored to the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities that are co-occurring with mental health and/or addiction treatment needs.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Human Services or related field
• 2 years or more experience performing assessments and designing Behavioral Support Plans interventions using Positive Behavior Supports, Trauma-Informed Care and working with people with forensic issues.
• Certified BCBA, or licensed in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work preferred.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays 
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your HSA) 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you) 
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance 
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways 

• Staff Recognition and Appreciation 
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans (BSP) for program participants within CTR/Oak Hill Programs to address their behavioral challenges/psychiatric needs, reducing maladaptive behaviors, and developing and increasing socially appropriate skills and competencies along with personal growth. The Behavior Specialist will use appropriate tools and assessments to complete FBA and to draw valid conclusions based on principles of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Trauma-Informed Care. When needed, designs and performs a Functional Analysis (FA), done or supervised by a BCBA.

• Creates and revises Behavioral Support Plans and utilizes data analysis to meet Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) regulatory requirements by creating appropriate data collection formats and data analysis review systems.

• Familiarity with and the ability to discuss components of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and DDS Psychiatric Treatment Plan requirements.
• Works in collaboration with the Treating Psychiatrist to guide the Planning and Support Team in monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medication to evaluate effectiveness and determine the need for modification in treatment. Collaborates with Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists and other professional to identify and treat participants’ behavioral health needs.
• Determines program effectiveness and the need for modification by direct observation of the participant and support staff, monitoring data, reviewing and evaluating quarterly reports, and preparing and presenting quarterly and annual behavioral reviews with the Planning and Support Team (PST) members.
• Assists staff in acquiring the skills and techniques necessary as needed for implementation of all Behavior Support Plans by conducting in-services focusing on the core components of the plan including the data collection systems and the review process. Trains supervisors as needed in order that are they are able to train their DSPs.
• Ensures that DSPs have the competencies needed to work effectively with program participants and works with the Learning Center to address special needs by conducting in-services related as needed addressing relevant issues upon request. Works with Learning Center to provide additional in-servicing in Positive Behavior Supports, Trauma-Informed Care, or other skills when needed.
• Provides on-going support and direction to the Planning and Support Team, including Direct Support staff to reduce challenging behaviors and increase appropriate behavior. Works with the Oak Hill Learning Center in developing person centered Psychological/Physical Management Techniques (PMT) or therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) intervention procedures, as indicated in Behavior Support Plans, to ensure that the correct procedures are applied when needed.
• Assists the Planning and Support Team in choosing and identifying program individuals who are appropriate for existing vacancies by meeting, observing and reviewing each referral, and their records.