OPS BEHAVIORAL ANALYST

OPS BEHAVIORAL ANALYST - 67911082

This position is a Telework position. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ). Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers. And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

Position Summary

This is a highly responsible position that works under the direct supervision and clinical direction of the Regional Behavior Analyst, in the absence of a Regional Behavior Analyst, with clinical support from the Agency Senior Behavior Analyst, and also serving in a consultative role with group home providers, behavior analysts contracted with providers and with the Agency, as well as community stakeholders to assure that behavioral services are implemented in accordance with statute, rules, and operating procedures.

The Work You Will Do

Assists in the oversight of appropriate utilization and continued medical necessity of all behavioral services that the Regional Behavior Analyst is responsible for, including behavioral assessments, behavior analysis services, behavior assistant services, adult day training ratios and personal supports for behavior intervention. After initial service eligibilities have been determined, provides monitoring and recommendations for the continuation, fading or termination of behavioral services, as well as re-establishing eligibilities annually. Determines eligibility or designates residential providers as meeting the criteria to deliver Behavior Focused or Intensive Behavioral Residential Habilitation services, and re-evaluates their eligibility at least annually thereafter, generating documents recommending to the Region whether to designate a provider as meeting criteria or needing improvements. Additional reviews of specialty designated providers may be conducted resulting from adverse events or deficiencies discovered through other service monitoring. Prepares documentation for Crisis and Significant Additional Needs packets. As appropriate and as needed, gathers, compiles, and makes face-to-face visits to draft or amend Behavioral Summary Reports to be submitted to the State Office for individuals needing behavioral services requiring documentation for Crisis and Cost Plan Adjustment reviews. When appropriate, completes eligibility and IB Matrices. Conducts follow-up reviews and reporting on approved services as requested by the Regional Behavior Analyst and the State Office. Works in collaboration with behavioral service providers to improve the quality and delivery of services to support improved outcomes for individuals. Tracks and completes follow-up on QIO Alerts, incident reports and use of reactive strategies making verbal and written recommendations for prevention and improvement. Provides consultation on behavior assessments and programs, as well as consulting on difficult cases, meeting with providers to improve their skills and offering technical assistance or conducting monitoring of behavioral service delivery. Assists the Regional Behavior Analyst and provides coverage in the absence of the Regional Behavior Analyst, for oversight activities, including but not limited to management of the Regional LRCs, completing follow-up monitoring of individuals transitioning to an ICF/IID, reviewing revisions or updates to behavior plans, and addressing provider noncompliance. Performs any other related activities as requested, including participation in monthly statewide calls with the agency senior behavior analyst and special projects related to behavioral services. Performs other duties as necessary to support regional and statewide functions, including but not limited to community crises, Emergency Operations Activities, and other meetings requiring behavioral expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Prefers master's or doctoral level. Experience in developing and implementing a work plan. Prefers fluent in English and Spanish both orally and written. Position requires some travel to surrounding areas. Must be willing and able to travel for work purposes. Valid Driver's License or other efficient means of transportation to travel for work purposes. Incumbent may be expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of: Utilizing principles, theories and practices of behavior analysis. Developmental disabilities or mental illness, or the principles and practices of one of the allied health filed principles or one of the rehabilitative sciences. Ability to: Interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations. Establish, organize and maintain files. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Travel for work purposes. Demonstrate Skills in: Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Share Point, Outlook, etc.) and other computer software applications. Excellent communicator both orally and written. Great organizational skills. Statistics data analysis and/or strategic planning.

Additional Information

Profile Completion To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. Retiree Notice If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date. Direct Deposit Program As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. Background Screening Requirement It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location: MIAMI, FL, US, 33128

Nearest Major Market: Miami