Behavioral Float Autism Inpatient & Neurobehavioral Units

Position: Behavioral Float - 32 Hours, Days - Autism Inpatient & Neurobehavioral Units
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* Position Location:

** Hospital for Special Care#
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 32#
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* Work Shift:

** First Shift#
** Department:
** Not Identified We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** Bachelors in a Human Service field with six months to one year of direct child care work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or adults with brain injuries.  OR  Associates Degree in a Human Service field with 2 years of experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or 2 years of experience working with adults in behavioral health or psychiatric setting.  

OR   5 years of experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or adults with brain injuries
* Required
-valid current Driver’s License
* Required : ability to read, write and understand instructions.
* Preferred experience working with groups or teams.
* Preference for individuals with experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis procedures with children and/or adolescents including data collection, reinforcement and instructional procedures
* Preferred experience in inpatient/residential rehabilitation, psychiatric or developmental disability setting managing behaviors.
** JOB SUMMARY
*** The Behavioral Float performs patient care on all behavioral units, Neurobehavioral, PHP, and Inpatient Autism.  Functions in collaboration with RN's, SBS and BCBA's to carry out treatment/behavioral plans.  Maintains a familiarity with patients and families on all units in order to establish a relationship which provides positive interactions, the ability to recognize and de-escalate patient distress, assist in meeting patient outcomes and goals, and organize and lead appropriate group activities.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
*** Employees in this position must be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include, but is not limited to, awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling patients, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time.

Specifically, such employees must be able to lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation, and physically escort patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking and sitting.
** COGNITIVE DEMANDS
*** Job requires writing legibility, spelling accuracy and logical sentence and paragraph organization. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional medical terminology and definitions is required.
* Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties.
* Job requires an ability to comprehend lengthy and complex messages or paragraphs and to follow multistage and 3 step commands.
* Job requires flexibility of thought, reasoning, organizational skills, and ability to function in behavioral and physical care situation.
** WORK DEMANDS
*** Employees in this position work in a behavioral management setting under stressful conditions associated with care of impaired, aggressive and sometimes self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by the Hospital to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have he ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Performs direct patient care functions under the direction of the RN and/or SBS in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Supervising patients at all times maintaining appropriate level of supervision as specified and assisting patients…