Behavior Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgram Summary:Home & Community Based Support Services consists of three programs with the goal of keeping children in the home with their family by providing counseling, psychoeducation, skill building, support and linkage.Why work in a home and community-based position?· A New Adventure Every Day: No more mundane desk work! Every day is different, as you'll be on the move, visiting new places, and interacting with diverse individuals. The variety of each day keeps things exciting!· No Desk, No Problem: Say goodbye to being tied to a desk. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy, a home-based role is perfect for you. Whether you're in your car, out in the field, or at a client’s location, you won't be stuck in one place.Position Summary:The Behavior Specialist will provide therapeutic behavioral interventions, counseling and mental health services to youth and families. Mental health assessment and counseling may be provided in the home or in the community for a youth and their family.Major Responsibilities/Activities: Provide individual and family interventions with the goal of developing and implementing social, interpersonal, self-care and independent living skills to restore and maintain stability, to support functional gains and to adapt to, and or maintain community living.Guide families during and following a crisis episode experienced by a child/family with the goal of stabilizing the child/youth in the home and natural environment.Collaborate with other treatment providers and collaterals, as appropriateComplete and submit required documentation in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes, treatment plans, et cetera). Maintain positive working relationships with other professionals, community agencies and team membersEngage and guide the youth and family through active listening skills and therapeutic engagement methodsMaintain positive working relationships with program/agency staff, collaborating agencies, and stakeholdersContinue professional growth and training in best practices, as necessary/appropriate (e.g. cultural competencies)Attend coaching/supervision meetings as requiredParticipate in the agency Quality Improvement Process and other agency meetings including in-service trainings, supervision and staff meetings as requestedAdheres to NYS and agency requirements including, but not limited to: HIPPA, ethical guidelines, confidentiality,childabuse identification and reporting, incident reporting, worker safety protocolsPossess a working knowledge of the Microsoft based products including agency programs such as Credible and Fidelity Electronic Health Record Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related human services field and 3 years of experience in the field or training in an Evidenced Based Practice.Master’s in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy and one (1) year of experience providing direct services for children with one or more of the following primary diagnoses: mental illness, a developmental delay, alcoholism, chemical dependency and substance abuseDemonstrated cultural competence in understanding and working with disadvantaged/minority populations in community-based programs in an urban and suburban settingA valid NYS driver’s license is requiredMust have reliable means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York areaComputer literacy required, experience with Electronic Health Records preferredExcellent written and oral communication skillsHours: Mostly afternoons, evenings and weekends.Competitive pay rate of $47,000 per yearC+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment) –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays) – Bereavement: Four Paid Days – Paid Jury DutyEmployer Paid Life InsuranceMedical, Two Plan OptionsDental, Two Plan OptionsVision InsuranceWellness Program and IncentivesHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-ContributionsHealthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care FSAEmployee Referral BonusQualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.