Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are currently seeking a Director of Positive Options in Utah. The Assistant Director of Positive Options uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee duties of state and regional behavioral support teams
Recruit, train, and mentor new behavioral support staff
Conduct training on best practices in positive supports
Provide supervision to staff pursing BCBA and BCaBA certification
Provide supervision to RBTs (registered behavioral technicians)
One on one observation and interaction with individuals
Attend at staff meetings for various locations
Complete functional assessments for identified individuals
Create prevention plans and support plans as needed
Training of staff on implementation of plans
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
Attend conferences, seminars, and training as assigned by the Chief Impact Officer
All other duties as assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field
Minimum 1 year experience in the development and implementation of behavioral support plan
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
First aid, CPR, OSHA, and Medication Certification course within first 90 days of employment, and any required residential or state training
Community Options’ Gentle Teaching Training
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of positive behavioral supports
Ability to conduct behavioral assessments/functional analysis
Knowledge about data collection and measurement techniques
Ability to exercise good judgement and use common sense
Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
Display understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
Arizona
Kentucky
Maryland
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Skills
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Progress Reportsunmatched
Psychologyunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
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Retirement Planunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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