Seven Hills Foundation
Location
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Salary
$24 / HOUR
Behavior Specialist Assistants are responsible for the overall physical, psychological, and emotional health and safety of participants in residential homes, providing support as outlined in individual plans which may include personal care and therapeutic holds. This role also involves assisting the Behavior Specialist in data analysis, developing teaching procedures, and facilitating crisis intervention responses when necessary.
Candidates should ideally possess a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field, though four years of relevant experience can substitute for the degree. A valid driver's license, good driving record, and strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the physical capacity to perform demanding tasks like lifting up to fifty pounds.
Behavior Specialist Assistant is responsible for the overall physical, psychological and emotional health and safety of the participants living in one of our residential homes in the community. Provides supports as written in the individual’s support plan that may include personal care, physical lifting and therapeutic holds. Assists with an individual’s environment such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, and budgeting. Provides assistance to the Behavior Specialist and Clinical Director in the development of teaching procedures for the implementation of each of the goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan. Assists the Behavior Specialist in the analysis of data collected and development of graphic data presentations to determine teaching program effectiveness. Facilitates and monitors crisis intervention and prevention responses when indicated. Encourages the development of new relationships and contacts by assisting people to be active in their communities and home life. When applicable, follows clinical orders and ensures that medications and treatments are administered following proper medical procedures. Behavior Specialist Assistants are provided a paid New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration. Comprehensive program-specific training at the work site is also provided. You can also see an overview of the amazing work our organization does with this video: The mission of Seven Hills Foundation is to promote and encourage the empowerment of
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education or related field preferred 4 years of experience in a related field can be substituted for education Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Physical demands: sitting, pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, speaking, listening, stooping, crouching, bending, standing, twisting, crawling, walking, and climbing. Requires a normal degree of flexibility; ability to walk, run or shuffle, kneel on one or two knees and then stand up; to utilize upper and lower body strength within weight restrictions; may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds or more with assistance.
Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges. Experience in the field of mental health and developmental disabilities. Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives. Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team.
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