Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Behavior Specialist, in Albany, New York
Behavior Specialist,
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy RTF/NorthStar - Albany, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$23.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Description
As a Behavior Specialist, you will work with youth, families, and all team members in developing behavior plans and individualized crisis management plans. You will provide these services in the RTF, in family homes, and in the community. You will report to the Residential Program Manager and will work onsite with community-based travel required.
Responsibilities:
Participate in every family planning meeting and every Child and Family Team meeting for each family during RTF admission.
Create preventive, behavioral, and crisis plans for each youth in the RTF. These plans include self-care plans, home crisis plans, coping plans, and ICMPs. Review and revise individual safety plans after every significant incident and at every treatment review.
Maintain the RTFs analysis of incident trend data, such as frequency and duration; individuals involved (residents and staff); time, location, and precipitating factors, to refine quality improvement efforts. Report monthly at team meeting.
Expand and analyze all incident data trends to feed back for behavior plans.
Ensure all staff members who potentially may be involved in requesting and participating in a restraint have completed an OMH approved crisis management training curriculum.
Offer ongoing mentoring and coaching to direct care staff in area of trauma informed care and de-escalation techniques.
Use ARC clinical knowledge to promote recovery oriented, strength-based approach with an emphasis on asset skill and resiliency building in daily therapeutic activities.
Debrief with each person post restraint. Participate in post restraint staff debrief meetings.
Maintain contact with families and provide psycho-educational and skill building activities for families so that a strength based behavioral support approach is maintained when the child returns to a community setting. Spend time with the family in the family home or in the community to practice learned skills in real time.
Collaborate with school staff on individualized behavior plans. Attend school meetings as assigned.
Ensure approved restraint techniques are used when restraint is necessary. Observe all restraints if present and feasible.
Create behavior plans with consultation of the team psychologist, youth and family.
Communicate and revise behavior plans with the treatment team.
Requirements and Education:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field with three years of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbance with mental health diagnosis.
Specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma informed care, behavior planning, and crisis prevention is preferred.
Must have a valid NYS drivers license.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.