Behavior Support Assistant - Cfs

Young Adult Institute Inc

New York City, US
$23.60 hourly ph
On-site
In-home services for i/dd
Behavioral and habilitative assessments
Develop individualized habilitative plans
The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant in New York City to provide in-home services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, experience in behavioral support, and strong interpersonal skills

Job Summary

  • Provides in-home services that accommodate families' schedules and needs including assessment, observation, training/education and monitoring for people we support (PWS) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in times of crisis or as requested to address specific behavioral concerns.
  • Provides direct care services as needed including assistance with personal care/Activities of Daily Living (ADL)s including toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping, etc., medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program.
  • Monitors the data collection, ensure that the data is totaled from multiple sources and summarized on a weekly basis, to analyze the data for effective use, to compare the data to assess for progress or significant changes, and that new data sheets are accessible at the beginning of each month.

Matching Summary

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The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant in New York City to provide in-home services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, experience in behavioral support, and strong interpersonal skills.

Salary

$23.60 hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • In-home services for I/DD
  • Behavioral and habilitative assessments
  • Develop individualized habilitative plans
  • Provide in-home intervention and training
  • Coordinate with other service providers
  • Direct care services including ADLs
  • Coach and train caregivers and PwS
  • Monitor data collection and analysis
  • Oversee and maintain required paperwork
  • Provide therapeutically documented supervision
  • Meet for regular supervision with supervisors
  • Participate in Team Rounds
  • Create occurrences and incident reports
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Willing to take initiative with ADLs
  • Highly flexible work schedule
  • Advanced written communication skills
  • Advanced verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate assertiveness/leadership skills
  • Routinely travel across NYC
  • Meet essential physical demands

Nice-to-have

  • Verbal fluency in a second language
  • Written fluency in a second language
  • Spanish language fluency

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree in Psychology or Human Services
  • 1 year experience with I/DD and/or behavioral challenges
  • Valid Driver’s License may be required
  • Experience in computer skills (Excel, graphing, Word)
  • Ability to meet essential physical demands

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