Day Support Professional - Specialist

Overview

The Day Support Professional
- Specialist's primary job responsibility is to implement behavioral health and educational services using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with individuals diagnosed with autism, related mental health disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in either a 1:1 or small group settings. They may also provide Adult Day Supports, Vocational Habilitation, and Non-Medical Transportation Services. This position receives supervision and training from behavior analytic and/or behavioral health supervisors through direct observation and team meetings.

• Delivers instruction and assessments following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors.
• Implements skills acquisition and behavior modification plans as provided during initial training and from ongoing training and feedback from supervisors.
• Implements behavioral health treatment by providing intensive services based off the individual’s behavioral health needs including, but not limited to: skills development, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotions/behavior management, developing positive coping mechanisms, and managing symptoms to enhance vocations/school opportunities and/or independent living.
• Implements crisis interventions as needed and when approved.
• Collects and analyzes data and records of service accurately following Boundless procedures.
• Organizes, prepares teaching and treatment materials and maintain clean instructional area.
• Maintains designated individual’s data collection methods, documents, records and materials related to treatment and educational plans.
• Assists in monitoring goal progression.
• Identifies and documents when interventions are needed for specific goals due to lack of progression.
• Provides activities of daily living supports to persons served.
• Provides individualized support to participate in community activities and build community membership consistent with the individual’s interests, preferences, goals, and outcomes as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Engages with individuals, following curriculum-based activities.
• Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle and/or rides along and bills.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures in addition to regulations, laws and other requirements from applicable governing bodies, certification, licensure and/or accreditation entities, etc.

• Assists in maintaining files for compliance in accordance with applicable local, state and federal standards; report unusual incidents and communicate unusual medical situations as required.
• Performs first aid as trained and designated.
• Completes treatment and education review for designated individual as assigned.
• Attends and participates in all treatment and educational team meetings, program meetings and Staff Development Days.
• Seeks, receives and applies feedback appropriately and professionally, and work towards goals developed with supervisors.
• Communicates in a professional manner with coworkers, outside professionals, and parents, and uses professional language when describing the individual and/or behaviors.
• Participates in fundraising activities through distribution of materials and information.
• Responsible for reading and following the employee handbook and all Boundless policies and procedures.
• Responsible for completing and following all trainings assigned.
• Within 60 days of hire, successfully completes of the required physical crisis management training(s) and certification(s) applicable to the assigned program.
• This job regularly works in the center or assigned treatment program. This job may also work in the community providing services outside of the office, in schools, client homes, and other community settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years or more years of experience in the behavioral health, human services, or mental health field required;
  College Degree in education, psychology,…