SCO Family of Services

• Job Description:
  • Develop, monitor, and update behavior modification programs utilizing principles of ABA and aspects of behavior management within the confines of OPWDD policy
  • Assess functional data and develop Functional Behavior Assessments into Behavior Intervention/Support Plans
  • Provide ongoing training to support Day Habilitation Specialists with implementing behavioral intervention strategies and in carrying out person-centered planning
  • Participate as an active member of Human Rights Committee in presenting behavior programs for approval and reviewing other BIS’s behavior programming and treatment plans
  • Mentor Day Habilitation Specialists and Supervisors using the framework of Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R), a behavior management training provided to staff at all levels
  • Participate in all program planning meetings and case reviews to discuss treatment plan goals, behavioral strategies and objectives, assessments, and behavioral observations
  • Complete and present reports to team members reflecting behavioral progress
  • Provide therapeutic consultation to people receiving services
  • Collaborate with residential teams and BISs to coordinate optimal behavior programming across settings
  • Provide support to Day Habilitation Specialists in emergency circumstances and on an as-needed basis
  • Attend trainings and seminars to continuously enhance knowledge of intellectual disabilities and other diagnoses, as well as SCO, Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS) and OPWDD policy and procedure
  • Maintain case notes and records in accordance with program requirements
  • Ongoing collaboration with agency-wide behavioral health services
  • Attend monthly BIS meetings and touch points
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must possess well developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members
• Capacity to maintain high levels of quality of work and productivity
• Ideal candidate will be flexible with working hours and demonstrate reliability in relation to attendance and punctuality

Enhanced Benefits:

• Supervised hours by an LBA will be provided at no charge for candidates working toward their RBT, BCaBA, BCBA or licensure
• A full week of training will be provided to certify new employees in SCIP-R (the behavior management curriculum utilized) and CPR, in addition to OPWDD Pre-Service training
• Two days of new hire orientation is provided to acclimate candidates to SCO Family of Services

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.