Behavior Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy RTF/NorthStar - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$28.00 - $30.00 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, family homes, and community. You will report to the Residential Program Manager and will work onsite with community-based travel required. Certification in behavioral assessment preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in family planning and Child and Family Team meetings for each family as part of their RTF services.

• Create behavioral, crisis, and coping plans for each youth in the RTF. These plans include self-care plans, home crisis plans, coping plans, and ICSPs. Review and revise individual safety plans after every significant incident and at every treatment review.

• Monitor, create and report on incident and behavioral trend data to assist in assessing improvement or needs of youth, and family. Report monthly at team meetings or ad hoc as needed on youth.

• Offer ongoing mentoring and coaching to direct care staff in trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.

• Use ARC, and clinical knowledge to promote recovery-oriented, strength-based approaches in daily therapeutic activities.

• Review ICSP and complete staff Debrief in accordance with restraint policy.

• Work with families to implement behavior strategies in home and community settings to facilitate return to home and community.

• Collaborate with school staff on individualized behavior plans. Attend school meetings as assigned.

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.

• Certification in behavioral assessment preferred.

• Specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma-informed care, behavior planning, and crisis prevention is preferred.

• Must have a valid NYS driver's 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.