EDT Behavior Specialist

Description PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF PROGRAM: Extended Day Treatment (EDT) provides services to children who have returned or are retuning home from out-of-home care and require a less intensive level of treatment or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health issues or emotional disturbances.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The EDT Behavior Specialist provides direct care, behavior management, therapeutic and recreational programming in a safe, orderly and nurturing environment in order to meet the goals of client specific treatment plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides required assistance and supports to facilitate the client’s behavioral, emotional, and social development and learning, in accordance with an individualized treatment plan in a structured, intensive, therapeutic milieu setting and within the community, by working collaboratively through a multidisciplinary team.

Co-leads groups and assists in supervising therapeutic milieu from a trauma informed framework Performs bus aide duties with transportation service incorporating treatment goals. Completes paperwork and documents all services and procedures in adherence with Medicaid, State statutes, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village standards.

Performs tasks assigned by Milieu Supervisor and Program Manager OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides crisis intervention utilizing Cornell Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques. Documents and discusses observations of client behaviors with clinicians. Keeps the Program Manager apprised of any and all situations, which involve the safety of any individuals in the program or community.

Supervised by the Milieu Supervisor Prevents, intervenes and reports instances of child abuse or neglect. Carries out all additional assignments as directed. Medication Management, CPR/First Aid certified. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related specialty such as social work, counseling, human services or a related area; or associates degree; or high school diploma.

2 years of experience providing mental health services to children and/or adolescents. Valid driver’s license and good driving record is also required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with children and families within a systems approach to treatment is preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be in sufficient physical condition in order to engage in a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Must be able to climb several flights of stairs Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: Evening and occasional weekends are required Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive to off campus sites for home visits and collaborative meetings Ability to be flexible with work schedule