Behavioral Assistant- Hybrid

Behavioral Assistance (BA)

Behavioral Assistance services is an analytical, focused goal oriented, and needs based intervention that addresses emotional and behavioral challenges of youth with moderate to high needs. Behavioral Assistance services help the family and the youth to develop and practice healthy and positive coping strategies and techniques. The intervention focuses on addressing target behaviors and improving overall emotional, behavioral regulation abilities. Services are primarily completed on a weekly basis within the community and/or the place of residence of a family and individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Child Family Team and youth with accomplishing treatment goals.
• Provide face-to-face interventions in-home and within the community.
• Modeling effective coping strategies and techniques to both the youth and caregivers.
• Submit documentation on a timely basis.
• Attend child-family team meetings with youth’s support system.
• Crisis intervention
• Attend all agency trainings and monthly supervision.
• Connect youth and family to community resources when appropriate.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred
• 1-year relevant experience working with youth and families.

• Obtaining and maintain BA certification.

• Support the organization's mission and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Time management and strong organizational skills.
• A valid driver's license along with access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of how to navigate an EHR system and strong computer skills for documentation purposes.
• Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling.