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Job Offer: RTF Behavior Spec:Job description:
RTF Behavior SpecJOB DESCRIPTIONAs 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-located travel required.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 continuing mentoring and coaching to direct care staff in trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques. » Use ARC, andclinical expertise to promote recovery-oriented, strength-located approaches in everyday therapeutic activities. » Review ICSP and complete staff Debrief in conformity 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 suitable education » Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field with three years of practice working with children with serious emotional disturbance with mental health diagnosis. » Certification in behavioral assessment preferred. » Specialized training/skills in the area of trauma-informed care, behavior planning, and crisis avoidance 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 RiversFamily 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 candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the significant work. QualificationsSkills:
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