Min:USD $35,000.00/Yr.Max:USD $40,000.00/Yr.Position Overview:
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The position is responsible for administration and management of NY START Therapeutic In - Home Services.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support to a person has difficulty with new environments or transitions and have rarely been away from home
- Provide immediate in-home stabilization services due to an acute need or stress
- Follow-up to center admission to assist with generalizing skills learned to the home environment
- On-site training and consultation is needed for caregivers.
- Provides active coaching and support
- Assessment, data collection and analysis
- Must be familiar with Cross Systems Plan for the individuals they serve
- Travel to and from the identified location supports will be provided
- Take all necessary documentation and materials
- Facilitate the completion of therapeutic activities outlined in the In-Home Supports Activity schedule and having a positive, attentive and therapeutic demeanor to ensure the interaction is successful
- Complete all documentation and providing to In-home team leader
- Provide de-escalation and intervention services for individuals displaying emergency behavioral health concerns
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree obtained from an approved, accredited colleg e/university in Counseling, Social
Work, Psychology, or closely related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities, including programming for individuals with significant behavioral needs.
- Knowledge of the MH and I/DD systems of care.
- Knowledge and ability to utilize computer word processing and data programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based data entry, etc.
- Must demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate verball y and in written form
Essential physical requirements:
- Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, bend and assist individuals with mobility needs.
- Must be able to hear with in normal ranges.
- Must be able to talk in order to articulate crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation supports.
Must be able to see with or without accommodation to observe individual
Company Overview:
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Recruitment.
ID:2023-14227