LOOKING FOR AN EMPATHETIC INDIVIDUAL WITH STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO PROVIDE CRISIS BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THEIR HOMES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides time-limited crisis behavioral interventions to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and their families within the family's home.
• Completes documentation related to services provided utilizing an online EHR system.
• Works with families to link them to long-term behavioral supports.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in the Human Services Field; Motivated to work with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Computer Skills

Will be required to document services utilizing an online Electronic Health Records system (with training).