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DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the DSD Program Director, the Program Specialist, will perform varied duties related to behavioral intervention, programming and inservicing for ICF/ID unit individuals and staff. A minimum of 75% of work time is spent in direct individual contact. In addition, the Program Specialist will perform a key role within the Interdisciplinary Team, working in conjunction with the QIDP (Clinical Team Leader) for Active Treatment (Individual Goals) and in assessment & progress of individual behavior through Behavior Support Plan development and, when necessary, psychiatric consultation. EDUCATION:Associate's degree OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Human Services or related field preferred; accompanied by work experience as listed below.WORK EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two (2) years of professional/clinical experience working with Developmental Service Programs required with Associate's degree.Minimum of one (1) year experience working with intellectually disabled individuals and in goal planning and behavior management required with Bachelor's degree.Experience in direct crisis intervention with mentally disabled individuals preferred.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:E = Essential Element NE = Nonessential Element15% Monitors behavior plans and provides crisis intervention and training in all ICF/ID programs. (E)12% Develops and implements Individual Behavioral Programs (IBP) under the direction of the Psychology Department and ID Team. This may involve crisis intervention with aggressive individuals or protecting individuals from themselves or other aggressive individuals. Inservices staff on IBP's when initiated. (E)10% Monitors individual logs in assigned ICF/ID Programs. Monitors IBP on a daily basis. Graphs data on a weekly basis. Writes monthly progress notes on all clients with IBP's and/or SED's. Notes pertinent information in Psychology Department files. Records monthly progress on IBP's in individual charts. Completes quarterly behavior reports for individual staffings. (E)10% Maintains contact and communication with QIDP, Supervisors, Resident Assistants, nursing staff, dietary and Day Program. (E)10% Provides on-going training to staff on topics as assigned including effectiveness techniques and programs on crisis intervention. Insures all appropriate behavior modification techniques and procedures are followed by assigned staff. Corrects deviations immediately. Reports serious deviations immediately to Program Manager, Unit Manager, QIDP. (E)10% Participates in direct goal planning with individuals in assigned areas. Develops, distributes, files, and updates goal plans providing copies to individual IPP and living unit daily book. Reviews goal planning with staff, including new, discontinued, or completed goals, makes alterations for any problems encountered. Reviews goals for pertinent signatures and dates and places in individual IPP. Monitors goal planning on a daily basis insuring accurate, timely data is kept. Completes quarterly goal planning reports for individual staffings. Assesses Resident Assistants' ability and knowledge of individual goal and behavior planning for ensure conformance with quality assurance standards. (E)10% Implements, coordinates, and assesses need for individual and/or group leisure activities which provide individuals with appropriate outlets for tension and provide mechanisms for crisis avoidance or early behavioral interventions. (E)5% Provides physical assistance to individuals as needed with activities of daily living (ADL) and in patient transfers to and from beds, bathroom facilities, and company vehicles, etc. Assist and supports individuals with ambulation or gait difficulties. (E)