Behavior Health Assessment Coordinator (BHAC)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

POSITION SUMMARY

The essential responsibility of the Behavior Professional is to introduce, teach, and lead innovative strategies to provide effective behavioral support for the people served by IEI and IEI's partner organization, Partnerships in Community Living, Inc. (PCL). The Behavior Professional position will enhance and sustain positive behavioral intervention strategies aligned with best practices in mental health services. A Behavior Professional understands the inherent connection between engaging in problematic behavior and coexisting mental health conditions. The Behavior Professional will develop, educate, train, advocate for, enforce, and demonstrate behavioral health service modalities that meet the person-centered needs of people supported by IEI and PCL.

This Behavior Professional position also requires coordinating direct and associated behavioral support duties as assigned, contributing to departmental and team goals, guiding personnel, and representing the department in meetings, training, and professional engagements. This position must promote best practices for supporting individuals by using evidence-based therapeutic models and implementing environmental changes to achieve a consistent, stable, and productive life.

One of the most critical aspects of this position is demonstrating a consistent commitment to developing and implementing new, innovative support training methods for all team members. These methods must adhere to the ideals outlined in the IEI Mission Statement and the general, positive-based philosophy of behavior support at IEI. Through teaching, modeling, and encouraging a continuous learning dialogue across the team, these practices must be emphasized, processed, and documented to preserve future learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties is not meant to be an exhaustive list of “all duties” for which a Behavior Professional is responsible. It is merely an outline of the areas of responsibility and duties.

• Engage in assertive and respectful communication by using person-first or preferred language.
• Follow, model, and adhere to all applicable policies, procedures, and systems.
• Dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, including team meetings, all-staff meetings, and any meetings, trainings, or events as required.
• Operate within an established policies and procedures framework with little supervision or direction.
• Work with coworkers, supervisors, and staff from other departments to solve problems and improve processes and behavior services.
• Act as a role model, mentor, and ambassador to the team members you work with and the people you support.
• Respect and actively protect the privacy and confidentiality of the people supported. Adhere to all applicable policies and legal requirements regarding the distribution of protected health information.
• Must exercise good human relations skills. Collaborates with coworkers, supervisors, and staff from other departments to resolve issues and enhance processes and services.
• Function independently in a multi-task environment as well as part of a team.
• To be available and accessible through telephone/cell phone communication during working hours, including prompt returns of telephone, voicemail, email, and paper messages.
• Provide accurate reports on your caseload and assigned responsibilities through participation in meetings and/or all communications with your direct supervisor and/or other department heads, including the Executive Director.
• Model the appropriate way to support and communicate with the people we support, regardless of their behavioral responses.
• Have a firm understanding of Positive Behavioral Support and Behavioral Theory.
• Continuously assess and provide person-focused training as needed within your caseload.
• Focused adherence to deadlines regarding all facets of your assigned caseload. Effective communication with all affected parties is essential when rescheduling deadlines.
• Review and respond to assigned T-logs, GERs, and all other report mechanisms.
• Keep your Google Calendar updated.
• Maintain a physical presence in the homes of all people supported in the assigned caseload. Presence includes staff meetings, role-specific training, unannounced visits, and observation time for behavioral support.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date record of billable hours for each supported person. Enter billable hours promptly in the agency behavior tracking document.
• Submit documents, data, invoices, and other necessary information to ISP teams and CMEs as needed.
• Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure invoices are submitted regularly to the relevant parties.
• Engage in respectful communication.
• Listen carefully and communicate respectfully and clearly with everyone in the work environment.
• Communicate with your supervisor and coworkers in a positive, assertive manner.
• Use person-first or preferred language.
• Maintain confidentiality and support privacy at all times.
• Ensure that the people supported are included in discussions about their own lives.
• Promote the professionalism of the industry.
• Model behavior that positively reflects IEI’s values and leadership.
• Positively represent IEI in all settings.
• Understand and follow agency systems, policies, and procedures.
• Complete time and attendance records (e.g., Timesheet) according to agency expectations.
• Meet established timelines and deadlines.
• Complete duties assigned by supervisor or designee
• Maintain knowledge of current OARs and applicable guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned
  • Relevant to Positive Behavior Supports
  • Relevant to OIS
  • Relevant to the general success of the agency.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

General

• Valid Oregon driver’s license for three (3) consecutive years with an insurable record
• Acceptable state/federal mandated background check (including Protected Service Investigations).

Education and Experience:

The position-specific requirements for this position are in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Behavioral Rules and are as follows:

• A BCBA graduate-level certification and 1 year of experience providing positive behavior supports, or
• Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience providing positive behavior supports, or
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience providing positive behavior supports, or
• No Qualifying Degree and 6 years of experience delivering Professional Behavior Services gained before January 1st, 2023.

(Degrees that Qualify: psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, or the equivalent, as evidenced by providing transcripts indicating applicable coursework)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills
• Handle multiple detailed duties with a very high level of accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Guidelines.
• Service-oriented and willing to help out wherever needed across the agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with changing priorities and deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be able to work independently/alone with the people served.
• Be able to work a very flexible schedule with the ability to make last-minute changes.
• Know, promote, model, and adhere to IEI and PCL’s Policies and Procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the Oregon Administrative Rules and other applicable rules/regulations.
• Professional-level writing, reading, math, and computer skills.
• Successfully teach team members in various needed learning environments/styles, ensuring that team members understand the material and can proficiently carry out trained responsibilities.
• Complete and maintain all certifications required by position, IEI, and PCL, and other governing agencies.
• Knowledgeable of and uphold pertinent Oregon Administrative Rules and duties regarding behavior, restraint & Oregon Intervention Systems, and being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.
• Must complete and maintain Oregon Intervention System (OIS) Instructor status and be qualified to train to the Agency’s needs.
• Provide all assigned OIS agency training for the orientation schedule, refresher courses, team or person-specific practices, and other training, PBSP training, and other as assigned
• Communicate with OIS/ASI and maintain all OIS certifications, ensure timely submission of OIS documentation to the OIS database coordinator.
• Ability to teach in small and large groups, using various methods to ensure the best learning and understanding by the student audience.
• Maintain your assigned caseload without neglect.
• Positive engagement in all appropriate meetings, trainings, and activities necessary to promote the behavioral health of the people supported.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with various teams and individuals, including IEI team members, people served, family members, significant others of people supported, and other professionals and stakeholders outside the organization.