National Health Foundation

Nonprofit improves health via housing, education

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$23 - $25 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Proven and relevant experience working with older adults or individuals with diverse abilities and maladaptive behaviors is required.
At least 6 months of relevant experience working with individuals, which may include internships, volunteer work, or employment in related fields.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Strong communication skills are required.
Ability to work under high-stress situations.
Reliable work habits, including timeliness and organizational skills.
Clinical expertise in crisis intervention and skill working with people with mental health conditions or illness and individuals undergoing acute psychiatric distress, including skill in diagnosis and assessment.
Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and represent the agency in the community.
Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court activities, and police activities.
Good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
Flexibility to work scheduled days and hours, including weekends.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with the state's mental health code.
Ability to frequently stand and walk, sit for extended periods, bend or stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn, kneel, and push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use conversational speech for effective verbal communication and hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication in areas where noise levels may be high.

Responsibilities

Study guest behavior and apply applied behavior analysis principles.
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and Director of Recuperative Care to create behavior support plans.
Respond appropriately to situations common among guests experiencing homelessness and individuals with behavioral and developmental challenges.
Use communication skills to provide effective feedback to recuperative care guests, including positive feedback.
Complete written individual behavior support plans, collect data completed by Guest Services Associates, and conduct functional assessments.
Review and document progress through staff communication and charting.
Collaborate with members of the crisis mobile team to incorporate behavior treatment plans into recuperative care guests' lives.
Communicate with family members, Guest Services Associates, and team members to ensure they know how to assist guests when needed.
Train staff and guests to implement behavior treatment plans during recuperative care stays and after transition.
Recognize and respond to significant improvements in guest behavior.
Become familiar with and use behavioral redirection techniques.
Respond to negative behaviors appropriately and professionally.
Provide written documentation on each recuperative care guest.
Consult with external psychiatrists, the medical team, and guests to assist with psychological medication regimens for maintenance and stability.
Be available on call to attend crises with the mobile team at scheduled and varied program sites, as well as in-home care after transition.
Complete additional duties and assignments as required to meet facility needs.
Follow National Health Foundation policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in advanced behavioral analysis is preferred.
Registered Behavior Technician certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board is preferred.

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Pico Union, Glendale & Arleta, Ca

National Health Foundation · Los Angeles, United States · — · Posted 2024-11-26

Workplace: on_site

Description

POSITION TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Recuperative Care

REPORTS TO: Director of Mental Health Crisis Services

LOCATION: PICO UNION, GLENDALE, CA

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

HOURLY SALARY: $23.00 - $25.00

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) utilize a behavior analysis method to help provide behavioral improvement for recuperative care guests and others with developmental and behavioral challenges. By observing and responding to different behaviors, Behavior Intervention Specialists provide guidance to recuperative care guests with the intention of helping to alter behavioral challenges in an observable way. The end goal for Behavior Intervention Specialists is to help guests make changes in behavior that allow them to more easily manage social interactions and situations.

Responsibilities and Initiatives

To help NHF meet its growth goals, Behavior Intervention Specialist will:

Study guest behavior and apply ABA principles.
Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and Director of Recuperative Care to create a robust behavior support plan.
Respond appropriately to different situations common among guests experiencing homelessness and others with behavioral and developmental challenges.
Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to recuperative care guests.
Effectively communicate positive feedback to recuperative care guests.
Complete written individual behavior support plans (IBSP), collecting data completed by GSAs and conducting functional assessments.
Review, document and review progress through staff communication and charting.
Collaborate with members of the crisis mobile team to incorporate behavior treatment plan into the recuperative care guest lives.
Communicate with family, guest services associates, GSAs and team members to ensure they are aware of how to assist guest when needed.
Train both staff and guest in implementing behavior treatment plan during the recuperative care guest stay and post-transition.
Be able to recognize and respond to critical improvements in guest behaviors.
Become familiar with and use behavioral redirection techniques.
Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately and professionally.
Provide written documentation on each recuperative care guest.
Consult with external psychiatrist, medical team and guest to assist with psychological medication regimen for maintenance and stability.
On call availability to attend crisis with mobile team at schedule and varied program sites as well as in home care (post-transition).
Complete additional duties and assignments as required to meet the needs of the facility, notwithstanding primary roles.
Always follow NHF policies and procedures.

Requirements

Proven and relevant experience working with older adults or those with diverse abilities and maladaptive behaviors required.
Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience working with individuals; may include internships, volunteer work, or employment in related fields.
Preferred bachelor’s degree in advanced behavioral Analysis (ABA).
High School Diploma or GED (minimum).
Preferred Registered Behavior Technician certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Strong communication skills required.
Ability to work under high stress situations.
Exhibits significant reliable habits, including timeliness and organizational skills.
Clinical expertise in crisis intervention, skill in working with the mental health/ill population, and with individuals undergoing acute episodes of psychiatric distress; skill in diagnosis and assessment.
Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the agency in the community.
Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court, and police activities, etc.
Good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work including weekends.
Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state’s mental health code.

Physical Requirements

The duties as described will required frequent standing and walking, as well as extended sitting. The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist, and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some guest care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication.

Benefits

PROGRAMS

National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the communities we serve, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education. For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org .

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About the Company

National Health Foundation

Nonprofit improves health via housing, education

National Health Foundation reduces health disparities in under-resourced Southern California communities by improving housing, food access, built environment, and education. It implements community programs, policy advocacy, and partnerships to change environments and expand access to resources, aiming to address root causes of illness. Its place-based, four-priority-area approach centers on empowering residents and improving living conditions rather than only delivering health services. The goal is to remove barriers to good health so residents can live longer, healthier lives regardless of income or background.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 1973

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