Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: The Positive Behavior Support Specialist is a Master’s level professional in the Mental Health Field who supports youth and families, particularly those with Mental Health and or intellectual/developmental disabilities, through the development and implementation
of positive behavior support plans. The specialist provides person-centered behavioral support in community settings and ensures the effective use of behavior support plans by staff and families.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  None.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following.

• Fulfill job duties in the community (e.g., in recipients’ homes).
• Will receive training in therapeutic approaches and ensure implementation of skills.
• Complete functional behavior assessments for youth identified by the Critical Time Transition Program team.
•  Develop person-centered Positive Behavior Support plans for youth as appropriate.
• Train Critical Time Transition Program staff and families/caregivers on the use of Positive Behavior Support plans, including proactive interventions and strategies.
• Collect data through observations, data sheets, and other best practice modalities to monitor plan effectiveness.
• Make edits and updates to Positive Behavior Support plans based on ongoing evaluation.
• Conduct regular training related to evaluation and effectiveness of Positive Behavior Support plans.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to develop and implement functional behavior assessments and person- centered Positive Behavioral Support plans.
• Experience supporting youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to train staff and families in behavioral strategies and interventions
• Competence in data collection, evaluation, and plan adjustment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel and provide services in community settings such as homes and drive a vehicle to various sites and agencies throughout the North Country.
• Meet the qualifications for Agency Vehicle Certification. Provide transportation for individuals receiving service.
• Visual, auditory, and motor skills necessary to ensure maintenance of safety standards.
• Capacity to assist physically challenged individuals in ambulation and transfer and to demonstrate these techniques to others.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform approved CPR

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. EDUCATION: Master’s level professional required in Mental Health Field. Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training required if not already licensed as a Behavior Analyst.

2. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with youth and families preferred, especially in behavior support for youth with intellectual/developmental
disabilities.