Coordinates and provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism, and for consumers with dual diagnosis, in the IDD Crisis Intervention program. Duties include but are not limited to responding to (potential and actual) crisis situations for families making calls to IDD Intake, and in response to referrals from Mental Health MCOT staff, monitoring and assessing consumer behavior, preparing training plans and teaching consumers social, communication, and coping skills. Duties also include demonstrating and teaching applied behavior analysis techniques to consumers, provider staff members, school personnel, HOTBHN staff members and family members. Training occurs in the crisis office building, in group homes, in the school setting, Day Habilitation programs, and family homes. This position may require flexible hours and may require immediate response to crisis situations.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED- Facilitates and provides training in ABA techniques, including shaping, prompting, fading, chaining, errorless learning.
- Conduct parent, school staff, group home staff, and Day Habilitation staff training in ABA techniques.
- Ability to complete behavior assessment tools (such as FAST, FAIF, VB-MAPP, QABF), collect, document and graph data.
- Writes behavior and skill acquisition plans for consumers.
- Monitors, documents, and maintain records of consumer activities and progress.
- Communicates information about consumer progress to treatment team and participates in interdisciplinary team planning to assist with treatment plan formulation and implementation.
- Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technician(s) based upon in-person and/or virtual observation.
- Comply with all safety and health requirements and regulations in accordance with all applicable standards.
- Perform duties in a manner consistent with the Agency’s mission.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Experience:
Experience gained during the certification process is the experience required.
Education:
A master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or related field
AND Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
AND State of Texas Licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst is
required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The person must have well-developed interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, and be a team player with a desire to provide a high level of service. The person in this position must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, learn quickly, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization. Advanced working knowledge of basic behavior principles is required. Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures. Possess the physical stamina to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to go down onto both knees, one knee at a time, and be able to draw oneself up from the floor. Must be able to assist consumers to the floor in a safe manner as well as assist back to upright position. Exhibits appropriate work behaviors by working harmoniously with others, and without endangering the safety of self or others. Must maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and PMAB.
Position: 657
Salary: $36.0576 Hourly/$75,000 Yearly
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment