We are hiring for:
IDD Behavior Specialist / Deep Gap Admin Unit
Location:
Deep Gap, NC
Type:
Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

RHA is looking for an IDD Behavior Specialist!!!!

Payrate: $17.00

Do you enjoy helping others and are looking for an opportunity to put your organizational and assessment skills to use where you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

RHA Health Services is looking for a driven, resourceful and passionate Behavior Specialist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team focused on monitoring, implementing and documenting behavior programs and behavioral support systems for our direct home care teams.

In this dynamic role you will work closely with the psychologist collecting and recording data, as well as completing monthly progress reviews for summarization by the psychologist.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first!

Job Responsibilities

As a Behavior Specialist, you will be responsible for working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team and other clinical staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardizing procedures, expediting habilitation plan implementation and work-flow to improve efficiency of home care staff.

Additional responsibilities of the Behavior Analyst include:

• Assisting in scheduling specialized psychiatric and psychological assessments and appointments and providing follow-up support as directed by the psychologist
• Establishing and maintaining behavior support intervention notebooks for homes and vocational centers and ensuring materials are available to implement behavior support plans
• Developing and authoring behavior support plans and systems that do not involve restrictive procedures
• Completing Adaptive Behavior Assessments such as the Vineland Social Maturity Scale to assist psychologists in completing full psychological evaluations
• Completing functional analysis through observation and interview to determine the probable causes and maintaining factors involved in a maladaptive behavior
• Providing individual and group in-service training for current and new staff concerning new behavior support plans and plan changes
• Spending adequate amount of time in the residential facility monitoring and providing feedback to staff in interactions and relationships with people supported
• Observing and modeling appropriate behavior skills in group homes, schools, workplace, and vocational/administrative units

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Successful candidates for the Behavior Specialist role are able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, families, guardians and the general public. Someone who can develop organizational and communication skills that foster teamwork will be a good fit for this role.

Additional requirements for the Behavior Specialist role include:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
• Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or other role specific certification

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits*
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EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
*About RHA:*
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At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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