BEHAVIOR THERAPY SPECIALIST - 03112026-75897

Job Information

LOCATION OF (5) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), HAROLD JORDAN CENTER, DAVIDSON COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special Qualifications:
1. Complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
2. Possess a valid driver's license.
3. Be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Overview

An incumbent in this classification provides daily living care and behavioral support to individuals residing at the Harold Jordan Center, or its assigned transitional home(s). They may also be assigned to work days, nights, and weekends. This class differs from Behavior Therapy Specialist Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises.

Responsibilities

1. Engages persons supported with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in daily living and recreational activities of persons supported; provides assistance with activities as needed.
2. Mentors persons supported by modeling appropriate behavior and encouraging them to also engage in appropriate behavior.
3. Monitors persons supported to identify their emotional status and needs and communicates the same to supervisors, professional counseling and behavioral staff, and co-workers.
4. Ensures that persons supported have adequate supplies of clothing, linens, and items needed for personal hygiene.
5. Implements crisis management techniques as needed to de-escalate dangerous behavior and ensure safety of persons supported, other staff, and self.
6. Ensures that behavioral support plans, individual support plans, and health/treatment plans for all persons supported are followed.
7. Ensures that living and recreational environments of persons supported are clean and safe. Teaches independent living and work skills.
8. Attends trainings to learn how to best support each person receiving services, taking into account each individual's needs and preferences.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Action Oriented
2. Self-Development
3. Instills Trust
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Customer Focus

Knowledge:

1. Therapy and Counseling
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. English Language

Skills:

1. Speaking
2. Monitoring
3. Coordination
4. Critical Thinking
5. Persuasion

Abilities:

1. Speech Clarity
2. Reaction Time
3. Prolonged Stamina
4. Multilimb Strength
5. Auditory Attention

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Motor Vehicles
4. Two-way Radios